- DivorceOur law firm will assist you in navigating all of these aspects of divorce law to make sure your rights and entitlements are protected.
- Child SupportIn Pennsylvania, basic child support is most often established using the Child Support Guidelines, found in the procedural Rules for Domestic Relations practice. The Guidelines are applied considering the “earning capacity†attributable to you and your spouse, which includes a careful analysis of net disposable income. Computing net disposable income is unique to your case and considers your family's actual tax liability, as well as other potential deductions from gross income.
- Child Custody and VisitationWhether in cases of divorcing spouses or parents that never married, the guiding principle in any Pennsylvania child custody case is the best interest of your children. Our lawyers understand what it takes for you to win disputes over custody of children in Pennsylvania, and what must be proven in order to share custody in a way that's healthiest for each child.
- Spousal SupportIn addition to equitable distribution, your Pennsylvania divorce may include consideration of spousal support and alimony. Spousal support (or alimony pendente lite, prior to finalizing your divorce) may be available to you if you are a dependent spouse, or if the spouse from whom you are divorcing has a substantial income advantage in his or her ability to conduct the divorce case itself.Â
- Child AbuseWith the same extensive courtroom experience, Jaffe & Kecskemethy, P.C. provides tough, aggressive defense of the accused. In both criminal court and juvenile court, we provide zealous advocacy defending against all Pennsylvania felony and misdemeanor criminal charges, including DUI and other Vehicle Code violations, drug cases, allegations of sexual assault, and theft related offenses. Our attorneys have extensive experience in Allegheny and Butler County, representing defendants from preliminary hearing through jury trial. In addition, we provide juvenile court representation in delinquency matters, as well as in matters of child neglect, dependency and abuse. We protect your presumption of innocence, and your confidentiality is assured.
- Criminal DefenseA criminal case in Pennsylvania begins with a preliminary hearing, which provides you and your lawyer a first opportunity to challenge whether you should face any charges in the Court of Common Pleas. This is usually the first court appearance scheduled. Successful defense of your case requires aggressive representation in this important first step. Our criminal defense attorneys have practiced throughout Western Pennsylvania and have developed experience before all magisterial district judges.Â
- DUI/DWIAs with other criminal prosecutions, charges of Driving Under the Influence (DUI or Driving After Imbibing) carry the same presumption of innocence. You cannot be found guilty of DUI unless the Commonwealth can prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. DUI litigation requires unique experience despite the fact that DUI arrests are common.Â
- Sex Crimes
- Theft
- Misdemeanors
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Juvenile CrimesThe attorneys of Jaffe & Kecskemethy, P.C. are often confronted with allegations of student misconduct and/or alleged delinquency in juvenile court. Our attorneys practice in juvenile court and before the school districts of Butler County and Allegheny County on a regular basis. We can provide you with the best possible representation for your son or daughter when confronting difficult and embarrassing charges. Our lawyers understand that the same presumption of innocence and rights afforded to adults in criminal court apply to children facing allegations of juvenile delinquency in Pennsylvania.
- Estate PlanningFor over 50 years, the attorneys of Jaffe & Kecskemethy P.C. have assisted families in matters of estate planning and probate of Wills.
- WillsWill Preparation and Estate Planning. In planning for the disposition of your estate and the protection of your assets, there are multiple considerations that require insight and experience to fully understand.  These include which of your assets are subject to probate and controlled by your will and which are not. After establishing what comprises your estate, it is important to consider how to satisfy debts and other obligations, and inheritance and estate taxes, such that your family and heirs are not burdened by these concerns after your decease. Finally, providing proper arrangements in your will and estate plan that truly achieve your intentions is paramount.Â
- Power of AttorneyFor over 50 years, the attorneys of Jaffe & Kecskemethy P.C. have assisted families in matters of estate planning and probate of Wills. We provide careful counsel in the creation of your will, power of attorney or advance health care directive. When your family experiences a loss, our lawyers are able to help you through the administration of the estate, and assist you in compliance with the complexities of Pennsylvania inheritance tax. Furthermore, if you are involved in a will contest or other probate litigation, our experienced litigators bring the same extensive courtroom experience to that forum, in our efforts to end your estate contest quickly, with the best possible result.
- Probate
- Tax Law