Divorce & Family Law Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary, gentler alternative to traditional divorce that saves time and money and can eliminate the need for parties to ever appear in court.

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Why We Are The Best

Many people who go through separation or divorce feel that the only way to handle the conflict between parties is through all-out legal warfare. This is simply not true. In fact, with the aid of our trained and experienced family law mediators and attorneys, divorcing parties successfully negotiate agreements through mediation and in doing so overcome very tough problems ranging from complex property and support issues to delicate matters involving parenting of children. Even if your relationship with your spouse is irreparable, we can guide you through the entire divorce process and help resolve virtually any family law matter without needless emotional and financial stress imposed on parties by the litigation process. We concentrate our practice exclusively in the area of divorce and family law mediation and we serve clients through this alternative to litigation in San Diego, Orange County and throughout Southern California.

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

Juergen S.
1/04/2022 – Yelp

				I have known Scott Levin for many years and I have found him to be one of the top professionals… read moreI have known Scott Levin for many years and I have found him to be one of the top professionals in his field.  He has helped countless people that I know and I would not hesitate to refer him to anyone.  In the half hour consultation that he has for new clients, it will become very clear as to the caliber of professional and character one is dealing with.  The difference with Scott is his level of empathy and compassion, while being an absolute true professional. Scott, I am proud to know you and keep up the great work! read less			
Fabien U.
5/01/2021 – Yelp

				I had to use Scott’s services in order to create our MSA and finalize my divorce with my soon to… read moreI had to use Scott’s services in order to create our MSA and finalize my divorce with my soon to be ex-wife. We were in the middle of Covid and Scott made himself available to answer all my questions. He acted with professionalism and knew how to find the right words to ease the tension. I would recommend Scott to anyone like me who is in the divorce process. read less			
Jeff D.
12/14/2022 – Yelp

				Scott did a great job being a mutual mediator. very professional. Thank You			
An Y.
5/23/2022 – Yelp

				I am glad to add to the list of positive reviews for Scott. He is professional, kind and thorough. An… read moreI am glad to add to the list of positive reviews for Scott. He is professional, kind and thorough. An important quality that is evident right away about Scott is how approachable he is. This has made the process more manageable.  Thank you! read less			
Ryan A.
8/11/2022 – Yelp

				Scott Levin has helped pull me through the most difficult time of my adult life. I got separated one year… read moreScott Levin has helped pull me through the most difficult time of my adult life. I got separated one year ago, and he has worked as my consulting attorney sine then. I can’t say enough about his work ethic, quality of legal advice, responsiveness in communication, and compassion for my family situation. Even though he was hired to take my side, he never made the process feel like a zero sum game. Scott’s training as both a mediator and lawyer gave him great insight into helping couples divorce with both party’s interests met without compromising his client’s goals. He took into consideration my son’s situation  as my former spouse and I worked through a separate mediation firm to finalize our custody agreement. I would highly recommend working with Scott who knows what he is doing and will work tirelessly to support you and your interests. read less			

Madelyn H
10/28/2022 – Google

				Scott is compassionate and informative. I trusted his calm disposition to take me through the highs and lows and mediation…. read moreScott is compassionate and informative. I trusted his calm disposition to take me through the highs and lows and mediation. He is customer service centered and intelligent. Thank you Scott! read less			
Cristina
10/28/2022 – Google

				Scott ia an amazing mediator, he works with compassion, responds quickly, and keeps you updated on your case. He explains… read moreScott ia an amazing mediator, he works with compassion, responds quickly, and keeps you updated on your case. He explains everything in detail and listens to what you have to say. He works with you with a high level of professionalism. read less			
Freda B
10/28/2022 – Google

				Scott Levin helped my husband and I go through the divorce mediation process without ending up with attorneys. He helped… read moreScott Levin helped my husband and I go through the divorce mediation process without ending up with attorneys. He helped change around our Marital settlement agreement several times to fit our needs. The process with Scott was quick and efficient. I would definitely recommend Scott Levin for divorce mediation services. read less			
The B.
10/05/2022 – Google

				I was told repeatedly it would be absolutely impossible to mediate in my highly contentious divorce with decades together, a… read moreI was told repeatedly it would be absolutely impossible to mediate in my highly contentious divorce with decades together, a # of children, lots of accounts and properties- it was overwhelming and typically is the kind of divorce that takes many many years and many 100s of 1000s of dollars.  But then we found Scott.   He was fair and respectful to both parties and most of all ensured that our kids would have the best outcome in this very sad breakup of our family.   He kept it fair, affordable and quick.  He is personable and he really cares.  The mediators my friends have used in their own situations PALE in comparison to Scott Levin.   My family has always been the most important thing in the world to me and our choice of mediator helped to keep us sane, calm and hopeful throughout this devastating situation in the middle of a pandemic.  He allowed us to stagger visits so we did not need to be present together bc of the high conflict circumstances.  Very grateful Scott Levin made the impossible possible, by guiding us through from start to finish! read less			
M- B.
1/26/2022 – Google

				Scott can get the job done, don’t go anywhere else!  We came to Scott to try mediation for our… read moreScott can get the job done, don’t go anywhere else!  We came to Scott to try mediation for our divorce, after spending $20K on individual lawyer fees and getting no where.  I could not afford to lose more money to private lawyers, and we wanted to avoid court.  We were referred to Scott and he let us know that he could likely get our divorce finalized w/in 5 sessions.  Well he was right!  Scott has a calm nature to him which is great for heated couples in a divorce.  He is fair to both parties, and can see the writing on the wall w/out having to say it.  He helped us come to a marriage settlement and get the job done.  Divorce is the most difficult experience one can go through and Scott helped lessen the blow.  He also keeps a calm level manner with heated individuals (as the divorce negotiation can get heated). Thank you Scott!! read less			

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Meet The Mediator

Scott F. Levin Esq, CDFA ~ Chief Peacekeeper™

Scott Levin is an 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.

Our goal is to provide a controlled, safe, and respectful environment for parties to craft tailor-made agreements to resolve their disputes through a fast and dignified process.

We strive to foster thoughtful communication between parties so that they may move forward in their lives and reduce the financial and emotional costs of litigation. Our mission is to minimize the negative effects of divorce by enabling the parties to move beyond conflict to achieve win-win cooperative agreements.

Mediation Advantages

Why Choose Us

Our firm specializes in mediation. We don’t do anything else. Our mediators are highly trained family law mediators.
We can offer mediation that is custom tailored to suit any type of matter or situation due to our extensive training and experiences.
We provide you access to mediators experienced with a variety of professions including legal, financial, mental health, and coaching.
Creative solutions to all financial and family-related issues in divorce.
A free consultation to decide if mediation is right for you.
A private and comfortable setting.
Flexible meeting times including: mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
Fair pricing.
Mediation in English or Spanish.

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What We Mediate:

Divorce, Same-Sex Divorce, Child Custody, Property Division, Spousal Support, Child Support, Premarital Agreements, Marital Agreements, Domestic Partnerships.

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The Advantages of Mediation:

More Affordable, Quicker & More Efficient, Protects Children, Confidential & Private Setting, You Speak & Listen for Yourself, Your Schedule & Your Decisions.

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Same-Sex Couples:

Divorce, Domestic Partnerships, Prenups, Cohabitation Agreements. Click to learn more about the unique family law considerations facing same-sex couples.

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How it Works – The Process

We help you through the entire process: file the papers to initiate the divorce, exchange information, mediate a settlement, send the final agreement to Court.

OUR EXPERTISE IS YOUR ADVANTAGE

Over 17 years of family law experience

Expertise ~ Compassion ~ Dispute Resolution

Articles & Media

By Scott Levin ~ Chief PeaceKeeper™

Divorce Mediation for an Amicable Divorce in San Diego Couples who are in the process of separating in California should want to strive for an

January 28, 2023

How To Sell Your Home During Divorce – Get The Most Money Through Mediation https://youtu.be/QX42Yz5B3ng Unknown Speaker 0:00 And Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin 0:01

July 14, 2021

Parental Alienation Overview – San Diego Divorce Mediation Thoughts About The Parental Alienation Seminar Given By San Diego County Bar Association Last night I had

September 10, 2019

COVID 19 Makes Mediation Even More Important For San Diego Family Law The San Diego County Superior Court Family Law Divisions have been closed, along

April 14, 2020

Real-Life Advice on Conquering Divorce, Co-Parenting Through Conflict, and Becoming Your Best Self https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=D2CH09dieFU Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin sits down with Michelle Dempsey-Multack to

April 12, 2022

Application of the Medical Team Approach To Divorce In medicine, the most effective way to maximize the complementary skill sets of health care workers is

July 11, 2020

When you reach the end of the road in a marriage, how you decide to move on and formalize your separation is critically important. Your

July 5, 2022

Importance Of Building A Divorce Team https://youtu.be/orW0CO_Tv08 Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin 0:01 Hey everyone, this is Scott Levin. I’m a family law attorney, also

July 14, 2021