San Diego Divorce Mediation. Divorce Differently, Without the Court Battle.

Going through a divorce is an emotionally taxing experience, but having Scott as our mediator made all the difference. From the very beginning, Scott exhibited a high level of professionalism, fairness, and empathy. He took the time to truly understand our unique situation and needs, ensuring that both parties felt heard and respected throughout the entire process. His ability to maintain a calm and composed atmosphere helped to alleviate much of the stress and tension we were feeling.

Scott’s guidance and expertise were invaluable in reaching a fair and amicable agreement. He navigated the complexities of our case with skill and provided us with the support we needed to move forward. I am incredibly grateful for his dedication and kindness during this difficult time, and would highly recommend Scott to anyone in need of a compassionate and skilled divorce mediator.

We came to Scott Levin for help with our divorce after our financial advisor and CPA referred us to him. Our two most important finance people independently recommended Scott, so we felt good going into the process with him, knowing we needed someone who could navigate particularly complicated issues. We have deferred retirement compensation, startup investments and other illiquid assets, stock compensation, and real estate investments, along with retirement accounts and a mix of traditional assets. We worried about how to divide everything fairly—and what it would mean for our futures.

Scott’s expertise in handling complex financial matters was exactly what we needed. You would expect someone with decades of family law experience to understand these issues. It’s another thing entirely to explain them in a way that makes sense to people who know nothing about divorce or property division laws. Scott was exceptional at both.

He explained the issues so clearly that we really just felt comfortable from the very beginning and throughout. I was able to consider options much more quickly because I understood them, and he never once made either of us feel overwhelmed.

One time, I did get a little overwhelmed, and he went into his other office, came back with some chocolates and Diet Cokes, and had us sit on the couch to take a breather for a minute. He has a sense for what we need, and he brought it at the right time.

He walked us through the details of property division, helped us understand the tax implications, made sure our financial advisor understood the agreed-upon transfers between our accounts, when to start them, and that we both felt secure about our financial futures.
He knew a ton about mortgage loan assumptions and showed us each what taxes we would owe if we sold property together while married versus what those taxes would be later if we sold properties as single.

He approached everything calmly and professionally, and it was clear he genuinely cared about helping us reach an agreement that worked for both sides. Thanks to Scott, we avoided a costly, stressful court battle, and we can both move forward with confidence.

If you have complicated finances and want a mediator who really knows the ins and outs of property division, retirement, and support, I highly recommend Scott and his team.

I wish we had found Scott much sooner in our divorce process. After 1.5 years of dealing with lawyers and the court system, with no progress at all (and lots of money spent), we were referred to Scott. He patiently listened to both sides and negotiated compromises that helped us agree on a settlement. Having a knowledgeable, neutral party who advocated for both of us as needed (and had the best interest of the children in mind) helped us move forward. I am truly thankful.