DIVORCE WITHOUT COURT IN CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA WITH DIVORCE MEDIATION

If you are facing separation and divorce in Chula Vista, consider the option of divorce mediation. Chula Vista divorce mediation expert Scott Levin explains the value of choosing mediation as a peaceful alternative to a lengthy court battle.

Mediation provides a compassionate approach to splitting up. Divorce mediation is more private, and can be healthier for children in the long run.

Why Choose Divorce Mediation in Chula Vista?

Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin, attorney, mediator, CDFA is a family law attorney with the best reviews in all of San Diego for his work guiding families to solutions that provide a safe, fair alternative for divorcing couples. Levin provides divorce mediation in Chula Vista for military families, same-sex couples, and families with complex or high net worth scenarios that require a delicate approach to resolve issues without divisive legal battles.

Meet the Top Ranked mediator

Scott F. Levin Esq, CDFA

“As a family law attorney with compassion and care for your futures and children’s well being, my clients achieve fair settlements with my flat fee divorce attorney services. As a family law dispute resolution specialist, my Chula Vista divorce clients can protect their children and reach amicable co-parenting agreements to avoid the expensive and never ending litigation process. Move into your future with a less stressful amicable divorce process.”

Why Choose a Del Mar Divorce Mediator

Serving Del Mar and Coastal North County, Divorce Mediation Expert and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Scott Levin, is as compassionate as he is experienced. As the leading divorce lawyer, Scott provides a peaceful, cost-effective, and less stressful divorce. With Scott as your mediator, you can trust in a fair and balanced process that prioritizes your needs and the best interests of your family

Divorce Coaching Included in Chula Vista Divorce Mediation Flat Fee

Sometimes people hire an attorney impulsively when they feel their relationship is deteriorating. This often results in one partner coming home and announcing they’ve hired a lawyer and want a divorce, which immediately sets a confrontational tone for the rest of the process. Chula Vista divorce mediation expert Scott Levin advocates for a more measured approach. This involves discussing whether divorce is truly the desired path, understanding what that decision entails, and strategizing how to proceed in a manner that minimizes conflict. By taking these steps, individuals can avoid hefty retainer fees and engage someone like Scott, who is dedicated to peaceful resolutions. Scott’s role as a chief peacekeeper is vital in navigating these challenging times without escalating tensions unnecessarily.

Chula Vista Divorce Mediation Advocates a Measured Approach

This approach emphasizes intentionality and respect throughout the divorce process. For instance, a recent client attended a counseling session with their spouse, where they mutually agreed that they could no longer stay married. Instead of rushing into a legal battle, they sought to move forward thoughtfully and respectfully. This deliberate action honors the shared history and children involved, ensuring the process remains as amicable as possible.

Benefits of Chula Vista Divorce Mediation

There are so many reasons why mediation benefits families including the time and money savings, and how mediation reduces emotional strain. Because people are not as charged, and are encouraged to work in an amicable way, they can sustain fewer emotional scars from the break-up. Mediators are committed to helping clients reach agreements that are child-centric. Here are a few more benefits to Chula Vista divorce mediation:

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Flat fee divorce saves money. With court battles, attorneys charge hourly often at exceptionally high rates in California. Avoiding a lengthy litigation can minimize legal fees.
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Less emotional stress and pain. Mediation curbs the amount of angst experienced by the separating couple and children who may be influenced.
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A spirit of collaboration. Mediation embraces cooperative problem-solving as opposed to battles with an adversary approach. With guidance from Chula Vista mediators at San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law, you and your spouse can discover solutions that are mutually beneficial. This fosters healthier post-divorce rapport.
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Protect your children. Mediation can protect children from the negative and often life-long scarring from battles over divorce in the courtroom and at home. Mediation delivers a safety net where parents can collaborate on solutions that are focused on the well-being of the children.
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Be a role model for your children. Mediation shows your children that deep conflict can be resolved in a peaceful and respectful way. This is inspirational and will teach your children how to solve conflict responsibly and without massive emotional scarring.
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Streamline the time it takes to divorce. The Chula Vista divorce mediation approach at San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law takes about two months. This is exceptionally faster than a typical divorce that ends up in the courtroom. A litigated divorce in California courts takes an average of two years to resolve.
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No court. You don’t have to spend time in the stressful environment of being in the court. This has a positive side-effect of more private records as opposed to public courtroom documents that are created with a typical in-court settlement.

Child Custody Mediation Service in Chula Vista, CA

In California, child custody is divided into physical and legal custody.

Physical custody sets out the day-to-day parenting time schedule including where the children will sleep on which nights and how co-parents will share custody after the California divorce process is completed.

California family law emphasizes the presumption that children’s best interests are served when they have a close relationship with each parent.

Through our Chula Vista custody mediation services, co-parents discuss options for sharing custody and explore standard and creative solutions. Our child custody mediator near Chula Vista, Bonita and South County San Diego will help you by crafting a unique parenting plan tailored to your family’s needs.

The California court in Chula Vista and nearby communities in South County San Diego prioritizes the children’s best interests, considering various factors in their decision-making process. Elements such as those listed below are taken into account when determining custody arrangements:

The children’s ages and developmental stages
The children’s needs and each parent’s ability to adequately address them
The status quo – or how well the children are doing in their current living situation in terms of home, school, and community
Each parent’s involvement in raising the children to date

Legal custody pertains to the process of you and your former partner making key decisions regarding your children’s upbringing after divorce, encompassing various aspects such as:

Your children’s schooling
Your children’s healthcare
Your children’s participation in extracurriculars
Your children’s religious upbringing

Legal custody can be sole or joint.

Child Support

California child support law dictates that you and your ex are each responsible for continuing to support your children financially, and child support is the mechanism that helps balance this responsibility between the two of you – according to financial ability. There are state calculation guidelines that determine the child support obligation, and generally, the higher earner pays child support to the other parent – even when they share parenting time equally.

Testimonials

Scott is an incredible mediator who is not only skilled at providing you with information about your legal rights, but is equally a patient and caring human. Scott will help guide you from the initial steps to the very end. Having him as our mediator really helped us sift through every part of the divorce agreement in a way that was easy to understand and digest. If you’re in this unfortunate position, Scott’s knowledge and guidance will help make it a little easier.

Suzanne B.

Scott 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.

Cristina

Scott 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.

Freda B.

   Thank you so much for helping to navigate us through a very difficult time. Your generosity and guidance ultimately made it possible for me to put aside my concerns and move forward with my divorce …You made all the difference.
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 Laura S. 
   
   Scott is a Professional in all aspects of how he conducts his business. He is kind and Ethical and connects very well with all personalities. I highly recommend Scott.
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 Rodrigo B. 
   
   Scott is truly dedicated to the best outcome for the family of his clients. He really does a great job of helping set up a successful life after marriage for all parties involved. Highly recommend.
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 Chad H. 
   

   Scott 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!
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 Madelyn H. 
   
   I 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!
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 The B. 
   
   I highly recommend working with Scott as your mediator. It's a very challenging time anyway and using Scott for the dissolution of my marriage helped make a difficult life experience a lot less stressful and challenging. The cost of working with Scott was minimal compared to the cost of us hiring individual attorneys AND a lot less stressful. Scott is very understanding, knowledgeable and caring for both sides. I'm thankful we found Scott. I'm especially thankful that my husband and I were amicable from the start of this process which made a very sad and difficult situation less so. Do yourself a favor and hire San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law and work with Scott.
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 Stephanie O. 
   

Family Law Mediation Services For Southern California

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Get directions from Chula to our San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law office here. For directions by phone or to schedule a consultation to speak with our lawyer mediator, call (858) 255-1321

Fun Things for Families to Do in Chula Vista

Chula Vista, California, is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, the seventh largest city in Southern California, and the fourteenth largest city in the state of California. Chula Vista offers a variety of family-friendly activities that can create memorable experiences. Here are five fun things to do:

Aquatica San Diego

Enjoy a day at this exciting water park featuring thrilling water slides, wave pools, and a lazy river. There’s also a special area for younger children to play safely. The photo is of two of Scott’s kids enjoying their day at Aquatica!

North County Credit Union Amphitheatre
If you want to catch one of the big music concerts held at the venue, you probably will be joined by Scott Levin who you can see to the right enjoying the Morgan Wallen concert in 2023.

Living Coast Discovery Center

Explore this nonprofit zoo and aquarium that focuses on the wildlife and habitats of the San Diego Bay. Families can learn about local marine life, birds, and reptiles through interactive exhibits and animal encounters.

Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center

Take a guided tour of this world-class training facility where Olympic and Paralympic athletes train. The tour includes information about the sports, the athletes, and the training programs.
Otay Valley Regional Park

Spend a day outdoors in this expansive park with opportunities for hiking, biking, and picnicking. The park features scenic trails, playgrounds, and plenty of open space for family activities.