Our Family Law Specialists

We have over 150+ years of combined family law experience. We are certified family law specialists who handle effectively and efficiently.

MICHAEL MONARCH

SENIOR PARTNER

DALE CASTLE

OF COUNSEL

DANIEL MONARCH

PARTNER/PRESIDENT OCBA FAMILY LAW

Castle & Monarch is the premier family law firm in Orange County, California. Our firm specializes in all aspects of family law including divorce, property division, business evaluation, paternity matters, child support, spousal support, contempt, domestic violence, child custody, visitation, and modification of support and custody/visitation orders.

Our primary goal is to obtain the best outcomes for our clients while minimizing the impact on their families and everyday lives. We believe it is nearly always in the best interest of our clients to negotiate a settlement as opposed to taking on the cost and stress of litigation. By obtaining all of the background information, compiling necessary documentation, and anticipating the demands of the other involved parties, we strive to achieve a settlement that addresses our clients’ needs. Our reputation and history of success at trial provides our clients with an advantage when attempting to negotiate settlements.

However, we also understand that settlements are not always possible. With five decades of trial experience, Castle & Monarch strategizes our cases to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients. We are prepared to aggressively litigate cases through an ever-changing variety of circumstances.

The lawyers at Castle & Monarch have helped with divorce proceedings for elite clients, including professional athletes, celebrities, and those with multimillion-dollar estates and extraordinarily high incomes.

Our Mission

At Castle & Monarch we believe that it is our responsibility to provide advice to our clients that is in their own and their children’s best interests. Our firm has gained a reputation for excellence by adhering to the following practices:

HONEST LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ADVICE

Often, it costs more to litigate issues than it does to settle them. We feel that it is our responsibility to provide our clients with an honest analysis of the benefits and costs associated with both settling and litigating issues. It is our belief that settlement is always the best option for amicable resolution without expending unnecessary attorney’s fees and costs.

IN–DEPTH AND ACCURATE DISCOVERY

It is impossible to make the best decisions for you and your family without a complete understanding of the background and facts surrounding each issue. Our attorneys conduct in-depth discoveries to gather the necessary information and provide advice. This allows the client to make fully informed decisions.

KEEPING YOU FULLY INFORMED

We ensure that our clients are kept fully informed and aware of the status of their case at all times. Our attorneys always remain open to communication by telephone, email, or office appointments. As changes arise, we alert our clients immediately, so we can remain prepared in our strategy.

UNDERSTANDING THE EMOTIONS INVOLVED

By its nature, family law involves complex emotions for the involved parties. We understand how emotional issues can impact our clients’ ability to make decisions, and we are sensitive to the fact that they are experiencing life changing events. The attorneys at Castle & Monarch strive to provide empathetic guidance.

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