THE PARAMOUNT CONCEPT - BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD Negotiation and compromise in the child’s best interest is always the approach to emphasize. Respectful, honorable, more humane decision-making is preferable to litigation, since litigation tends to leave feelings of disharmony that last long after the last visit to the courthouse. Working with mothers and fathers to develop child custody agreements that respond to this fundamental need can create more of a sense of win-win, and less of a need for one parent or the child to win at the cost of the other parent. We seek custody arrangements that benefit the children of divorce or separated parents and serve primarily the best interests of the child or children. At Joseph V. Luvara & Associates, legal counsel in these matters should be centered on the principle of dignity. Dealing with child custody or visitation, our clients receive a caring and supportive atmosphere that provides an intrinsic foundation for support along with our legal ability. Needless to say, advocating the rights of all family members during the difficult process of family dissolution is challenging since the emotions are high. The objective is generally to come to a consensus, or, an agreement. We help families establish Pennsylvania custody agreements recognizing and responding to all family relationships. Custody matters can be shared custody, sole custody, and joint custody.