Jason B. Castle

THE MISSION OF OUR FIRM:
At Castle Law, we only accept cases we believe in. Period. We help good people overcome extraordinarily difficult challenges.

OUR CORE VALUES:
FOCUS. We do one thing...and we do it really well. Castle Law is a Family Law firm that focuses its energies and resources on that area of practice. This intense specialization allows our team to focus on helping you.

CARE. We offer a personalized, focused environment. In our smaller, private firm, our clients benefit from more individualized care and service. We offer big-firm know-how in a more intimate, comfortable setting. We go beyond legal support to provide the additional life resources we have learned are essential to clients in times of change.

SKILL. We provide premiere expertise and experience. Our team has spent the majority of their careers at large firms, where they developed their networks, knowledge, and experience. Our team continues to actively participate in educational and networking opportunities that keep them at the front of their field. Most importantly, we don't just negotiate backroom settlements. The cornerstone of our practice is the most tactical representation possible both in and out of court. This is why opposing counsels love to settle with us- to keep our cases out of court.

SENSIBILITY. We emphasize reasonable expectations and help our clients be pragmatic. We go far beyond feelings of 'right and wrong' to share the logical, potential benefits and costs of every strategy... then we work with clients to determine the most appropriate plans of action.

Q. How long will a divorce take?
A. A minimum of 60 days is required in Arizona...however, depending on the number of issues in each case, it can take years.

Q. How much will this cost?
A. It depends on how much is being fought about...the longer the case, the more expensive it is. My most expensive case billed at nearly 1 million dollars in fees and took two years to resolve.

Q. Who gets the house?
A. Assuming it is community property, this is negotiated between the parties. At the end of the case, if an agreement cannot be reached between the parties, the court will require the house be sold and the net proceeds be divided equally.

Q. Do I have to let the other parent see the kids?
A. Yes; unless you believe you can prove they are a danger to the emotional, physical, and psychological development of the children. Withholding children without cause will be held against you in court.

Q. Who is going to pay the bills?
A. Typically, they will be paid similarly to how they were paid during the marriage. However, at temporary orders, this is one issue that should be decided if the customary payment arrangement is in question.

Q. Do I have to share my bonus?
A. Maybe. Is the bonus being paid for prior services conducted during the marriage? Then yes. Is the bonus being paid to retain you as an employee moving forward? Then it may be your separate property.

Q. Can I travel to see family?
A. Yes. The preliminary injunctions preclude out-of-state travel without the other parent's permission, but if it can be agreed upon, travel is allowed. Once the decree is final, however, it should outline acceptable travel details.

Q. Does he/she get my social security?
A. No. However, if you were married for more than 10 years, your spouse may be able to use your contributions to increase their own social security payments.

I have a blog (from 9.9.19) that outlines important questions to ask a potential attorney at: https://www.jcastlelaw.com/jcl-blog

Recently, I had a high conflict custody case that involved allegations of serious physical abuse. Due to expert witnesses and forensic interviews at trial, we were able to prove that the allegations were false and the children had been coached. As a result, my client was able to achieve primary custody of the children.

There are serious, inherent challenges navigating the complex family law system...even for an attorney. These complexities can cause excessive emotional strain on my clients. This stress can lead to depression, anxiety, poor judgment, and substance use that further complicates cases. The intensity of the family law specialty requires support beyond legal advise - and work far beyond the typical work day/week.

My experience in social work sparked my interest in law. As a social worker, I engaged with families that were having their parental rights revoked to protect children. The idea of protecting children and looking out for their best interest was always important to me, and the law felt like a more effective tool for helping families.

I enjoy riding/racing motorcycles, traveling, exploring nature, photography, and spending time with Daisy (our 'firm dog').

I do post regularly on my blog about topics that are important to my current clients. Feel free to visit: https://www.jcastlelaw.com/jcl-blog