About Steiner & Blechman, LLC

Our lawyers—led by William L. Steiner, Esquire, Of Counsel, and Jay A. Blechman, Esquire, with over fifty years of combined experience apply a pro-active, but sensible, problem-solving approach to the representation of our clients.

The effective representation of clients in matrimonial, and other family law, matters requires both a technical knowledge of the law and an understanding of the significant impact—financial, emotional, and otherwise—such disputes have on all members of a family.

Respected by the Courts and their peers for their advocacy skills and leadership roles in the legal community, the attorneys of Steiner & Blechman have the talent, experience and judgment required to protect our clients’ interests by negotiation and private resolution, when possible, or through litigation, if necessary.

Our services include representing clients in the following matters:

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.

Collaborative Law

We have experience in providing collaborative approaches to settling all forms of family law matters.

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.