Practice Areas

Alimony / Spousal Support

In Pennsylvania, whether alimony is awarded, how much is awarded, and for how long it is awarded, is dependent upon 17 different statutory factors. We will let you know if alimony is an issue in your case. We will steer you through the procedural hurdles to get the results you seek.

Appellate Court Practice

If you have been involved in litigation and an appeal of the result is necessary, our team of experienced attorneys can help.

Asset Distribution

Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state. This means that, in Pennsylvania, what your share of assets in your marital estate will be after a divorce depends on 11 different statutory factors. Our firm is dedicated to positioning you for the best presentation of your economic arguments and obtaining the division of assets in the most favorable manner possible.

Business Planning and Tax Matters Related to Divorce

If you own a business or hold business interests, and/or have tax matters which could develop based on your asset holdings, planning is essential.

Child Relocation

Sometimes it is necessary to make a geographic move which will take one parent far away from the other. Where should the minor child/children live?

Child Support

Our lawyers will perform calculations using Pennsylvania rules/guidelines and let you know the means by which to obtain proper support order, getting a fair result for you.

Custody

In a custody dispute in Pennsylvania, there are 16 statutory factors which give guidance as to the best interest of the children. We can assist in either settling such issues or presenting the best arguments to a judge in order to obtain appropriate results for your situation.

Divorce

The whole divorce process can be intimidating. We attempt to make a difficult time easier. Ending a relationship with a spouse is a challenge. Bringing order to chaotic situations is what our firm takes pride in accomplishing.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Rights

If you own substantial assets or have significant income, or both, it is especially advisable to obtain the protection of a pre-nuptial agreement. Our attorneys will assist you in coming to terms which are suitable to your circumstances.

Jay A. Blechman, Esquire

Managing Member

blechman@steinerblechman.com

Jay A. Blechman, Esquire is a dedicated Family Lawyer. He is a frequent lecturer on family law topics for various groups and organizations. He has served and continues to serve in many leadership roles in Bar Associations and in the community. He was elected President of the Allegheny County Bar Association and as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He has served as manager and coach of youth baseball teams. He has also coached Youth Soccer. He is a former member of North Allegheny Citizens Advisory Committee to the School Board. Before entering into private law practice, he worked in the tax department of an international accounting firm.

Accomplishments and leadership positions:

Past President, Allegheny County Bar Association
Former Chair, Family Law Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Former Chair, Allegheny County Bar Association Audit Committee
2022 ACBA Bench Bar Committee Chair
2009 to the present - Recognized in Best Lawyers, the most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession
2008 to the present - Recognized as Super Lawyer in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Magazines
Served on Family Law Section Governing Council, Allegheny County Bar Association (Two Three Year Terms)
Past PBA liaison to Family Law Section (Two One Year Terms)
Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Governing Council, Ex-Officio Member
Former Zone 12 Delegate to PBA House of Delegates (Two Three Year Terms)
News Section Co-editor, Pennsylvania Family Lawyer (1998-2013)
Past-Chair of Children's Issues Committee, Family Law Section Program Committee and Family Law Section Public Service Committee
Past Vice-Chair of Allegheny County Bar Association Finance Committee
Board of Directors Pennsylvania Bar Institute (2014-2017)
Past-Chair, Continuing Legal Education Program Committee (PBA and ACBA)
Member, American Bar Association Family Law Section, Served on National Conference of Bar Presidents and President of the Metropolitan Bar Caucus (2011-2012)

Education:

DePaul University (B.S. in Commerce with high honor, 1983)
University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1986)