Divorce can be an extremely complex and stressful situation. There are a myriad of financial and emotional issues that come into play and the broad-reaching implications that a divorce may have on your life and the lives of your children can be difficult for anyone to cope with. You need a lawyer that knows more than just the law. You need a lawyer that also understands your financial needs and can help support your emotional well-being.
Iwanyshyn & Associates is more than just a highly-experienced family law firm. We serve the Allegheny County/Western Pennsylvania region by combining our powerful knowledge of family law, our unique in-house accounting and appraisal expertise, and the mediation and counseling support that together offers an effective approach for your unique legal situation.
Iwanyshyn & Associates is different from other family law firms:
- We won't provide a cookie-cutter, litigation-only approach for your case
- We are business valuation and forensic accounting experts. We don't need to hire outside help to determine equitable distribution (which can add cost and complexity to your case).
- We understand mediation/ counseling and the role it can play in leading to a successful outcome.
Only Iwanyshyn & Associates brings all of the necessary expertise together under one roof to come up with creative solutions and help navigate you to a successful outcome.
The Allegheny County Family Law Expertise that Makes a Difference
From amicable divorce to complex divorce negotiations; from child support challenges to child custody battles; from prenuptual agreements to the equitable division of marital assets after years of marriage... No matter what your particular situation, Iwanyshyn & Associates have the knowledge and skills to find the right solution for your family.
With over twenty years of experience in Western Pennsylvania courts, we provide thoughtful, effective, personalized solutions for you and your family during your toughest times. Iwanyshyn & Associates serves Allegheny County, Butler County, Washington County, Westmoreland County and Beaver County.
In-House CPA and Business Appraisal Expertise
When your legal expert also has the knowledge of a Certified Public Accountant and Business Appraiser, the complex world of family law suddenly becomes that much easier. At Iwanyshyn & Associates, we know that financial issues comprise many of today's biggest family law hurdles. So we provide CPA experience, business valuation, asset and income identification, forensic accounting, analysis of 401Ks and pensions-- and so much more--in order to help you understand your options and determine the best possible solution for your situation.
Deborah Iwanyshyn was a Certified Pubic Accountant for two international CPA firms and was the "Chief Accountant to the Allegheny County Controller's Office" with 30 people on staff. She is also a certified business appraiser and has testified in court regarding the valuation of businesses. As a former member of the Board of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers, Deborah Iwanyshyn offers extensive experience in all fields of valuation including business, fine arts, real estate, jewelry and personal property. Deborah Iwanyshyn has also worked with Dr. Shannon Pratt--whose treatises are often quoted in business valuations--and assisted in contributing to and reviewing one of Dr. Pratt's treatises titled "Valuing Small Businesses and Professional Practices".
Because our financial expertise is in-house, we can provide answers to you without the time and disconnects you might experience when third-party experts are involved. We can provide preliminary estimates of value, perform the forensic accounting necessary to determine true income for support and alimony and determine whether you need to hire a qualified expert to act as your witness at trial, thus saving you time and money dealing with a third party expert before you need one. At Iwanyshyn & Associates, skilled family law and proven financial knowledge unite to serve you.
Mediation and Counseling When You Need It.
At Iwanyshyn & Associates, we don't just serve your legal and financial needs. We understand the many emotional elements involved in family law cases, and offer you the mediation and counseling assistance that helps ease them.
Sometimes, litigation may not be the most effective solution when family law issues arise, and resolution outside the court system becomes a very valid option. That's when Iwanyshyn & Associates' mediation expertise is there to help you streamline the process. With experience as a former custody mediator in the Generations Program of Allegheny County, and as a former member of the board for the Western Pennsylvania Mediation Council, Deborah Luteran Iwanyshyn understands what it takes to reach effective family law solutions without involving the Allegheny County court system.
If collaborative divorce or mediation is an approach you want to explore, our Deborah Iwanyshyn has more than 100 hours of mediation training. We have successfully mediated disputes for the Allegheny County Child Custody Program, the U.S. Postal Service and private individuals, and can refer you to a large pool of court-approved mediators if situations warrant. Iwanyshyn & Associates maintains professional affiliations with counselors and therapists trained in dealing with family matters including divorce, custody and abuse issues. We educate you on the various alternatives of dispute resolution methods: mediation, arbitration and a hybrid method used to resolve parenting disputes called "Med-Arb."
At Iwanyshyn & Associates, we understand that you may be experiencing one of the most stressful and tumultuous times in your life. That is why we bring it all together to guide our clients through these stressful family times by looking out for their legal, financial and emotional well-being.
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