Sewickley& Sewickley Heights Child Custody Lawyers
Located approximately 13 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the townships of Sewickley and Sewickley heights serve as small suburban residential areas for many families and working professionals.
Incorporated in 1853, Sewickley is a well-established community that features a vibrant business district and multiple churches, civic organizations, schools, and cultural amenities, including the annual Harvest Festival. Sewickley Heights is a desirable community that has continuously attracted new residents over the years, offering a blend of historical landscapes and modern living.
With populations of roughly 3,800 residents and 700 residents, respectively, according to data from the 2024 American Community Survey census, roughly 68% of households are comprised of married couples, many with children, with an average household size of 2.3 persons. Due to this high percentage of families, these townships offer dedicated family law services to help parents and divorcing couples reach fair and equitable child custody decisions.
Making decisions about child custody arrangements, including where your child will live and while parent will serve as the primary caretaker, is never easy. At Iwanyshyn & Associates, our attorney is dedicated to helping you negotiate with your child’s other parent to reach a workable custody arrangement.
Whether you need assistance gathering the necessary evidence to prove you can care for your child or developing strategies to advocate for your best interests during negotiations, contact our Sewickley & Sewickley Heights child custody attorney today to schedule a consultation.
Sewickley & Sewickley Heights Child Custody Resources
Child Custody & Support Modifications
An Overview of Custody Hearings in Pennsylvania
How to File for Emergency Custody in Pennsylvania
Factors the Courts Consider When Deciding Child Custody
What Evidence Is Needed to Secure a Favorable Child Custody Arrangement?
The Importance of Hiring a Child Custody Attorney
In Pennsylvania, child custody is determined based on the child’s best interests, not the parent’s preferences. When pursuing a custody arrangement, you will need to provide detailed evidence that highlights your capabilities as the primary caregiver for your child and how maintaining custody would benefit your child and promote their well-being and upbringing.
At Iwanyshyn & Associates, our experienced Sewickley & Sewickley Heights child custody attorney has years of experience in helping parents resolve custody disputes and reach fair agreements that provide minimal disruption to their child’s daily life. Our goal is to discuss your available options, help you negotiate with your spouse, and establish a comprehensive agreement.
Our Child Custody Services
Child custody decisions are never easy, even if you and the other parent are parting ways amicably. At Iwanyshyn & Associates, we provide dedicated representation to help you make clear and informed decisions. The primary child custody services we offer in Sewickley and Sewickley Heights include the following:
Custody Mediation & Negotiation
Mediation and negotiation are useful tools to help you and the other parent reach an amicable solution that supports the best interests of your children and avoids the stress and costs of courtroom litigation. Our attorney will work with you to present supporting evidence when advocating for primary custody and establish a custody agreement that works for both parents.
Parenting Plans
Wherever possible, Pennsylvania courts strive to support 50/50 custody. This is designed to allow the child to maintain a meaningful relationship with both parents. However, a 50/50 arrangement may not be practical for every family. We can help you draft effective parenting plans to outline the responsibilities of each parent, which parent is granted primary custody, and how shared parenting will work based on your specific family dynamics.
Enforcement
If one parent fails to comply with a court-ordered custody arrangement, such making decisions without consulting the other parent, not allowing visitation, or avoiding communication, our firm can help you request the court enforce the order, whether this involves forcing compliance or holding the other parent in contempt.
Modifications
If you or the other parent has experienced a considerable change in circumstances, you may be able to modify your existing custody order to better reflect your current situation, provided the arrangement still benefits the child’s best interests. Whether one parent has relocated, experienced changes in work schedules, or become a danger to your child, we can help you petition the court for modification.
Why Choose Iwanyshyn & Associates?
Child custody is rarely simple. Whether you're fighting to prove you deserve to have custody, or you're renegotiating the terms of the initial agreement, our attorney offers the passionate representation and fierce advocacy you need to help you pursue an agreement that supports your child’s best interests.
Some of the reasons our Sewickley and Sewickley Heights clients choose our firm include:
Creative solutions: We embody forward-thinking when advising about child custody matters. Our attorney will work with you to develop tailored strategies that advocate for the best interests of your child and support an equitable arrangement for you and the other parent.
Client-focused approach: Our attorneys are committed to helping you achieve the outcome you want while supporting your child’s best interests. We will help you present comprehensive evidence to the court and advise you of your available options.
Clear communication: At our firm, we prioritize open and honest communication. Miscommunication or lack of communication can often lead to unnecessary disputes. Our goal is to keep you updated about your case at every step.
Schedule a Consultation with Our Sewickley & Sewickley Heights Child Custody Attorney Today
If you need assistance with determining child custody, whether its negotiating with the other parent, submitting evidence to the court, or drafting a petition for modification, our experienced child custody attorney, Deborah Iwanyshyn, offers compassionate representation to help you make informed decisions.
With offices in Allison Park and Conway, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout Sewickley and Sewickley Heights. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.