Divorce Appraisals in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
When a couple separates, the family home is often the biggest asset to divide. We provide one impartial, certified value, as of the date of separation or today, that both spouses, their lawyers and the court can rely on, usually within 2–3 days.
- Value as of
- Date of separation (or today)
- Who relies on it
- Both spouses, family lawyers, mediators, the court
- Turnaround
- 2–3 days after inspection
- Signed by
- P.App., CRA
A designated residential appraiser, certified by the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)
Who This Is For
- Spouses dividing property under Ontario's equalization of net family property
- One spouse buying out the other and keeping the home
- Couples working through mediation or collaborative family law
- Family lawyers who need an independent value for a financial statement or court
Why an Independent Value Matters
In Ontario, married spouses generally share the growth in their net family property, and the home's value on the valuation date (usually the date of separation) feeds straight into that calculation. When each side brings its own number, talks stall. A single appraisal from a neutral, designated appraiser gives both of you the same starting point, so the discussion stays on the facts.
What's in the Report
- Fair market value as of the date of separation, today, or both
- Comparable sales from that period, with adjustments explained
- Description of the home, its condition and the neighbourhood
- Photos, and the market conditions at the time
- Prepared to the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP)
How It Works
- Request a quote with the address and the date of separation.
- We confirm your fee in writing within one business day.
- We inspect the home at a time that works for whoever lives there.
- Both parties, or their lawyers, receive the same signed PDF report, typically in 2–3 days.
What We'll Need from You
- Property address and the valuation date (usually the date of separation)
- Contact details for whoever is ordering, and for the lawyers if they should get a copy
- Access to the home for the inspection
- Any renovations since the valuation date, so we can value the home as it was
Common Questions from Separating Couples
Can we share one appraisal instead of each getting our own?
Yes, and it usually saves money and arguments. We're independent and work for neither side, and both parties can receive the same report.
Can you value the home as of our separation date?
Yes. Retrospective appraisals are routine. We use sales and market conditions from around the date of separation.
Only one of us lives in the home. Is that a problem?
No. We just need someone to give us access for the inspection. We stay neutral and don't discuss the value with either party on site.
Will the court accept your report?
The report is signed by a designated member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada and prepared to CUSPAP. If you need expert testimony, ask us when you request your quote.
Can our lawyers get a copy?
Yes. Tell us who should receive it when you request your quote.
Separating? Start from a number you can both trust.
Send the address and date of separation, and you'll have your exact fee in writing within one business day.