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Term Definition Appreciated Value - the increase in the fair market value of an asset since the time it was acquired.
Application in Divorce Appreciated value can apply to almost any asset in a divorce.

Most homes given reasonable care and during the marriage is recognized and typically divided.

A business is another good example of an asset that will appreciate in value over time.

See also Capital Gains.