Doing Divorce Right By Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin
Scott Levin is a divorce mediator, family law attorney, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® based in San Diego, California. He is dedicated to helping couples resolve divorce outside of court, allowing them to maintain control of their future and protect what matters most. Known as the Chief PeaceKeeper™, Scott is committed to reducing conflict, protecting children, and guiding families toward fair, practical, and lasting agreements. With over twenty years of experience in law, finance, and human dynamics, he offers a practical perspective that prioritizes clarity, efficiency, and long-term success instead of litigation. The goal of each episode is to provide you with expert insights, strategies, and real-life stories to help couples and parents navigate divorce and co-parenting thoughtfully, respectfully, and cost-effectively. He simplifies complex legal and financial issues into clear, actionable guidance and demonstrates how mediation can help families avoid the stress, expense, and uncertainty of litigation. Each episode features conversations with a diverse range of guests, including professionals and individuals with firsthand experience, who share valuable perspectives, lessons, and creative solutions for managing conflict and moving forward. If you are seeking a better approach to divorce, whether to avoid court, protect your financial future, or build a strong co-parenting foundation, this podcast offers the tools, insights, and guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
Episodes
In this episode, I sit down with Sol Kennedy — founder of the BestInterest App, a powerful tool designed to transform co-parenting communication.
Sol built BestInterest out of necessity. Like many parents navigating divorce, he experienced firsthand how quickly communication can break down when emotions run high. Instead of accepting conflict as inevitable, he created a solution: an app that filters out negativity and delivers messa...
In this episode, Scott Levin sits down with Amanda Mason, founder of Solagree, to explore a smarter, more modern approach to divorce—one that replaces conflict with clarity, efficiency, and collaboration.
Amanda shares how her Solagree process is reshaping the way couples navigate divorce by combining elements of mediation, arbitration, and transparent flat-fee pricing into a streamlined system designed to keep families out of cour...
Divorce & Money: The Costly Mistakes Most People Don’t See Coming:
In this episode, Scott Levin, Chief PeaceKeeper™ and California divorce mediator, meets with wealth advisor Jennifer Lee to analyze the financial decisions in divorce that can discreetly cost individuals tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
They examine the underlying consequences of common decisions, such as retaining the family home, and exp...
In this episode, Scott Levin sits down with Tatiana Sunik to explore one of the most overlooked dynamics in divorce: short-term panic — and how it can derail long-term decision-making.
Divorce often triggers fear around finances, housing, security, and the unknown. As a California friendly divorce specialist, Scott speaks about the daily dilmena he sees clients struggle with regarding this very topic. Tatiana and Scott discuss how ...
In this episode, Scott Levin sits down with Jamie Lima for a thoughtful conversation about the real practice of divorce mediation: what it looks like in action, how it differs from traditional litigation, and why process design matters when families are restructuring.
Scott shares insights from his work as a California divorce mediator, including real-world stories (with identifying details removed) about helping couples resolve com...
The financial decisions you make during a divorce can have long-lasting effects. In this episode, we talk with Ryan Finley CPA and Divorce CDFA, and valuation expert who works across the country. He explains practical steps to help you turn a confusing balance sheet into a plan you can follow. Ryan covers how to list your assets and debts, explains tax rules in simple terms, and shows how understanding the numbers can help you feel...
This is a recording of an Online Webinar presentation in which Scott Levin and Daniel Yasharel provided insight to other attorneys, financial experts, and families navigating marriage, separation, divorce, property, or inheritance decisions.
Presenters:
- Scott Levin CDFA Esq - California Prenup Attorney Expert — Divorce Mediator (not practicing law) - Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
- Daniel F. Yasharel, MSFS, CFP®, CDFA® — We...
Jon Bassford joins Mediator and Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin to share The Co-Parenting Secret—his powerful story of transforming conflict into cooperation after divorce. Together, we explore how curiosity, empathy, and a child-first mindset can turn even the hardest separations into opportunities for peace and growth.
Drawing from his personal journey co-parenting with his former spouse, Jon shares how curiosity and compassion hel...
Panic screams for quick wins like “just keep the house,” but long-term stability depends on what the numbers say five and ten years from now. We sit down with Certified Financial Planner and CDFA Tatiana Sunik to turn fear into strategy—using clear projections to test settlements against time, taxes, liquidity, and real-life constraints. Together, we break down the most costly divorce mistakes and show you how to make one wise deci...
In this short but powerful episode, I share a real-life moment I overheard while standing in line at a youth sporting event. A woman was confiding in her friend about her impending divorce, venting frustration after frustration about her husband. What struck me most wasn’t just her pain, but her friend’s response—she didn’t offer comfort or perspective, she simply fueled the fire by adding more negativity. To me, that’s not friends...
Divorcing with a Business in California? Here's How Valuation and Income Affect Support
When you're dividing a business in divorce, one key rule matters: you can’t count the same money twice.
In this episode, California divorce mediator and attorney Scott Levin is joined by forensic accountant and valuation expert Sara Nanchanatt, owner of S.N. Forensics, LLC, to unpack the complex relationship between business income, valu...
In this episode, California divorce mediator and attorney Scott Levin breaks down what you need to know about prenuptial agreements, community property laws, and the creative ways couples can protect their futures. Learn from California prenup attorney and CDFA about when a prenup makes sense, what mistakes to avoid, and how mediation can simplify the process.
Perfect for engaged couples, remarriages, and anyone planning wisely.
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In this episode, Attorney, Mediator, CDFA, and Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin sits down with Financial Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Laurie Itkin to break down one of the most complex issues in divorce: how to divide a 401(k).
401(k)s present a unique set of challenges in divorce. These retirement assets often contain both community and separate property, grow in value over time, and require a Qualified Domestic Re...
Hey everyone, it's family mediator Scott Levin, the Chief Peacekeeper™, and I’m excited to share my recent appearance on the Divorce Doesn’t Suck podcast! In this episode, I talk about why I completely shifted my law practice away from litigation and dedicated my career to helping families navigate divorce peacefully through mediation.
I share how my personal journey, including the birth of my third child, made me realize that ...
In my discussion with divorce coach Lara Brunstrom, our discussion sheds light on amicable divorce strategies and mindset needed to navigate a separation process with clear objectives. This discussion focuses on a peaceful path forward to end your marriage with no regret or remorse.
With a compassionate approach and a wealth of expertise, Lara and I share the same guidance we provide clients to help them make informed decisions tha...
Learn about your mortgage refinancing options during divorce as we help guide you to make informed decisions while in the midst of one of life's more challenging transitions.
In my candid conversation with Sam Mehta of Blue Fire Mortgage Group, we unravel the web of refinancing options for separating couples struggling with high mortgage rates. Sam, with his wealth of expertise, breaks down the steps you need to navi...
Discover insights into how integrating legal, financial, and emotional strategies can help achieve the benefits and of a healthy divorce.
San Diego Divorce Mediation Attorney and CDFA Scott Levin is joined by divorce coach Jill Kaufman for an in-depth exploration of the power of mediation over traditional litigation, which often mitigates emotional harm and financial strain, offering a more peaceful path forward. Learn t...
What if you could navigate your divorce with reduced stress and greater control? In this episode, Scott Levin, Chief Peacekeeper and family law attorney, collaborates with Tanya Aure, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, to examine the divorce mediation vs attorney differences and how mediation vs litigation differ for divorce proceedings.
Tanya and I clarify the mediation process, highlighting how it allows you to reta...
Ever wondered how to ensure your financial future is secure during a divorce? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Scott Levin, a family law attorney specializing in divorce mediation, and Tanya Aure, a San Diego Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) from Southern California. Scott and Tanya unpack the critical role a CDFA plays in navigating the financial complexities of divorce, from separating community property to...
Can you truly find peace and empowerment amid the chaos of divorce? Discover the transformative power of conscious uncoupling with Dympna McAloon, a coach who turned a personal crisis into a guiding light for others. During this heartfelt conversation, Dympna shares her journey through the emotional labyrinth of separation and the peace she found in Katherine Woodward Thomas’s conscious uncoupling process, famously embraced by Gwyn...
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