Why Mediate with Scott?
Healthy Amicable Divorce Solutions
Mediation is a confidential, voluntary process in which participants discuss their needs and concerns. With the assistance of a Family Law Mediation Attorney, using problem-solving techniques, they agree on the issues and create their own solutions. Mediation allows parties to decide what’s important and, ultimately, what’s the best outcome of the dispute.
Although the benefits vary depending on the nature of the dispute and the mediation model used, the following are some common benefits: divorce litigation costs much more than mediation, mediation can be completed in one or several sessions as compared to litigation which can sometimes take years to complete, and mediation can be scheduled around your calendar unlike litigation which is at the mercy of the court’s calendar.
what your family deserves
Award Winning Family Law Mediator
Over 20 years of family law experience
Certified Divorce Financial Expert
Personalized attention for individual needs
Meet the Chief Peacekeeper™
Scott F. Levin Esq, CDFA
Award Winning Family Law Attorney Mediator
Scott Levin is a 5-Star rated Family Law Mediation Attorney and the founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law. Scott exclusively provides mediation services for family law and divorce. Dedicated to helping your family reach an agreement as a private mediator specialist, Scott by his own choice no longer represents a single divorcing spouse against the other in a traditional litigation battle. Awarded best divorce attorney in San Diego year after year, Scott is a San Diego family lawyer who is committed to amicable divorce mediation. During his career as a litigation attorney, in-house corporate counsel, business owner and alternative resolution professional, Scott gained a passion for helping individuals and groups define and realize their preferred outcomes and in doing so focused his efforts on negotiating agreements that benefit all parties. Scott knows that mediation offers families – especially children – a more positive outcome than litigation. After years of experiencing the destructive “win-lose” litigation structure facing divorcing couples, Scott made the choice to put clients first and has developed a successful practice that fosters innovative solutions and mutually agreeable resolutions through collaboration, communication and cooperation.
Why We are the Best and What Sets us AparT
Benefits of Choosing Scott for Expert Peaceful Mediation Services
California’s Leading Mediator
2500
successful divorce mediations
Trusted and Proven Mediation Specialist
20
years family law mediation experience
TOP- REVIEWED LAWYER IN SAN DIEGO
500
five star client reviews
Voted as the #1 top divorce lawyer in San Diego
25
attorney and mediator awards
Special Finance Training as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Law School Community Property Law Professor
Special focus on complex family law issues as a certified divorce financial expert for high net-worth divorces
San Diego Divorce Services and
Family Law Practice Areas
Family Law Practice Areas
Divorce & Family Law
Same-Sex Divorce
Pre- & Post-Nuptial
Agreements
Divorce & Child Support
Property Division
Spousal Support
Parenting & Decision Making
Scott F. Levin Esq, CDFA
Meet the Chief Peacekeeper™
Award Winning Family Law Attorney Mediator
Scott Levin is a 5-Star rated Attorney/Mediator and the principal of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law. Scott exclusively provides mediation services for family law matters and does not ever represent a single divorcing spouse against the other in a traditional litigation setting. During his career as a litigation attorney, in-house corporate counsel, business owner and alternative resolution professional, Scott gained a passion for helping individuals and groups define and realize their preferred outcomes and in doing so focused his efforts on negotiating agreements that benefit all parties. Scott knows that mediation offers families – especially children – a more positive outcome than litigation. After years of experiencing the destructive “win-lose” litigation structure facing divorcing couples, Scott made the choice to put clients first and has developed a successful practice that fosters innovative solutions and mutually agreeable resolutions through collaboration, communication and cooperation.
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Reach Agreements on all issues and concerns in one place
Legal Process
We guide you through the entire process by managing all court paperwork and legal drafting so you get a divorce decree but never step foot in court.
Financial Agreements
Discuss ideas and creative solutions to understand property and support, and reach fair tailored agreements that protect the needs of the entire family.
Children
Creative parenting solutions that fit your children’s needs. You’re not limited to one-size-fits-all court orders. By working together, communication is drastically improved.
Future Focused
Our clients move forward with a sense of empowerment and control by working together collaboratively to create a mutually agreeable plan for the future.
Reach Agreements on all issues and concerns in one place
Legal Process
We guide you through the entire process by managing all court paperwork and legal drafting so you get a divorce decree but never step foot in court.
Financial Agreements
Discuss ideas and creative solutions to understand property and support, and reach fair tailored agreements that protect the needs of the entire family.
Children
Creative parenting solutions that fit your children’s needs. You’re not limited to one-size-fits-all court orders. By working together, communication is drastically improved.
Future Focused
Our clients move forward with a sense of empowerment and control by working together collaboratively to create a mutually agreeable plan for the future.