Scott Levin, Chief PeaceKeeper

Divorce Differently. Without the Court Battle.

Why Families Choose Our Divorce Mediation Process

Legal, Financial & Co-Parenting Expertise— ALL IN ONE PROCESS

Backed by decades of family law experience, thousands of mediations, and specialized financial and co-parenting expertise.

2,500+

Families Guided to Peaceful Agreements

90%

Reach Settlement Within 10 Weeks

285+

Five-Star Client Reviews

22+

Years of Family Law Experience

A family law attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in one mediator, so your legal questions and your money questions get answered in the same room.

Meet the Chief Peacekeeper™

Mediation for divorce in Encinitas, CA

Scott F. Levin Esq, CDFA

Family Law Attorney, Mediator & CDFA®

Scott Levin, Esq., CDFA®, is a family law attorney, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law. With more than 22 years of experience and over 2,500 mediations, Scott combines legal expertise, financial insight, and a practical, child-centered approach to help couples resolve divorce, custody, support, and property matters without a courtroom battle. He also advises individuals as a consulting attorney and prepares and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Before dedicating his practice to resolving family disputes outside the courtroom, Scott worked as a litigation attorney, in-house corporate counsel, business owner, and adjunct professor teaching community property law. Having seen firsthand how the win-lose nature of litigation can drain family resources and deepen conflict, he chose a different approach—one grounded in collaboration, clear communication, and informed decision-making. Today, he helps families reach fair, lasting agreements that protect their financial futures, preserve relationships, and put children first.

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. Learn how attorney-led divorce mediation works.

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.

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Experienced Guidance. Personalized Solutions.

Every family is different. We combine legal, financial, and co-parenting expertise to help you reach informed agreements tailored to your family’s needs—with transparent pricing and a clear path forward.

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Scott Levin divorce mediator

Scott F. Levin Esq, CDFA

Meet the Chief Peacekeeper™

Family Law Attorney, Mediator & CDFA®

Scott Levin, Esq., CDFA®, is a family law attorney, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law. With more than 22 years of experience and over 2,500 mediations, Scott combines legal expertise, financial insight, and a practical, child-centered approach to help couples resolve divorce, custody, support, and property matters without a courtroom battle. He also advises individuals as a consulting attorney and prepares and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Before dedicating his practice to resolving family disputes outside the courtroom, Scott worked as a litigation attorney, in-house corporate counsel, business owner, and adjunct professor teaching community property law. Having seen firsthand how the win-lose nature of litigation can drain family resources and deepen conflict, he chose a different approach—one grounded in collaboration, clear communication, and informed decision-making. Today, he helps families reach fair, lasting agreements that protect their financial futures, preserve relationships, and put children first.

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OUR DIVORCE MEDIATOR EXPERTISE IS YOUR ADVANTAGE

  • Transparent Flat-Fee Mediation – We offer flat-fee mediation packages tailored to your family’s needs, with hourly options when appropriate. Before you begin, we’ll explain what’s included, any separate court costs, and when additional services or fees might apply.
  • Recognized Family Law Experience — Scott Levin has been selected to Super Lawyers for Family Law in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
  • Financial Expertise from a CDFA® — Scott helps couples understand property division, retirement accounts, support, and complex financial decisions so they can negotiate informed agreements.
  • A free consultation to decide if mediation is right for you

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.