Doing Divorce Right By Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin

How do you prepare for divorce when communication involves manipulation, intimidation or repeated conflict? I talk with divorce coach Vani Kovitch about setting boundaries, documenting concerns and preparing for negotiation, mediation or court.

We discuss recognizing difficult behavior, protecting your emotional stability and keeping parenting and financial decisions focused on practical needs. Mediation requires an assessment of whether the process can be safe and productive; it is not the right fit for every situation.

Guest: Vani Kovitch
Read: High-conflict mediation
Services: Divorce mediation

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

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Co-parenting messages can quickly turn into another argument. I talk with Sol Kennedy, founder of the BestInterest App, about his experience as a divorced parent and why he developed a tool intended to reduce conflict in written communication.

We discuss emotional triggers, boundaries and keeping messages focused on the children. Sol explains how his app filters messages, and we explore the broader communication habits that parents can use when they are raising children in two homes.

Guest resource: BestInterest App
Read: Co-parent communication
Services: Parenting plan mediation

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation

What other approaches can families consider when they want to resolve divorce outside a courtroom? I talk with Amanda Mason, founder of Solagree, about her process combining elements of mediation, arbitration and flat-fee pricing.

We discuss transparency, expectations and keeping the focus on the decisions families need to make. Amanda describes her own service model. We also explore how choosing a process thoughtfully can help couples plan for the next chapter rather than remain caught in the conflict.

Guest resource: Solagree
Read: Mediation versus litigation
Services: Divorce mediation

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation

Keeping the family home may feel like the obvious choice, but what will the settlement look like several years later? I talk with wealth advisor Jennifer Lee about the financial tradeoffs that can be overlooked during divorce.

We discuss housing costs, taxes, liquidity and the value of understanding your finances before agreeing to a settlement. Jennifer explains how she helps clients organize their financial picture and evaluate their options. Our focus is on making informed decisions rather than reacting to immediate fear.

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Guest resource: Modern-Wealth
Read: Financial decisions in divorce
Services: Divorce financial consulting

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation

Fear about housing and finances can make it difficult to evaluate a divorce settlement. I talk with Tatiana Sunik about slowing down that decision-making process and separating immediate anxiety from longer-term needs.

We discuss how emotions can influence property negotiations, the difference between feeling secure today and maintaining stability over time, and how financial information can support more thoughtful decisions. The conversation considers how mediation can create room to examine options before agreeing to them.

Guest: Tatiana Sunik
Read: Dividing assets and debts
Services: Asset division mediation

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation

What does divorce mediation look like in practice, and where can technology help? I talk with Jamie Lima about financial analysis tools, support calculations and the work involved in helping couples reach informed agreements.

We discuss the differences between mediation and litigation, the importance of preparation and neutrality, and examples of resolving difficult financial and emotional issues. We also consider how professionals can use technology carefully to explain options and organize information without replacing their judgment.

Guest: Jamie Lima
Read: Mediation versus litigation
Services: Online divorce mediation

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation

A balance sheet alone does not tell you whether a proposed divorce settlement will work. I talk with Ryan Finley about taxes, liquidity, housing and the practical consequences of dividing different kinds of assets.

We discuss why cash and retirement funds cannot always be compared dollar for dollar, how investment tax lots can affect a settlement, and why transfer instructions matter. The conversation also touches on prenups and separate-property questions. The goal is to understand the numbers before committing to a plan.

Guest: Ryan Finley
Read: Organizing assets and debts
Services: Divorce financial consulting

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation

How can couples plan for family wealth, real estate and inheritance before disagreements arise? In this recorded webinar, I join wealth advisor and CDFA® Daniel Yasharel to discuss prenups, postnups and property decisions during marriage or divorce.

We cover community and separate property, documenting contributions, tracing inherited funds, home buyouts and retirement division. We discuss how legal and financial professionals can help couples evaluate their options and put agreements in writing. I am Scott Levin, a California family law attorney, mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®.

Guest: Daniel Yasharel
Read: Prenups and property planning
Services: Prenup drafting, review and mediation

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation

What helped one father move from conflict to cooperation after divorce? Jon Bassford joins me to discuss his book, The Co-Parenting Secret, and the lessons he learned while raising children with his former spouse.

We talk about curiosity, empathy and keeping decisions focused on the children. Jon shares his personal experience of building a more cooperative relationship, and we discuss how clear communication and practical parenting agreements can support daily life in two homes.

Book: The Co-Parenting Secret
Read: Parenting resource library
Services: Parenting plan mediation

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation

When you are worried about the future, keeping the house or accepting a quick settlement can feel like the safest choice. I talk with financial planner and CDFA® Tatiana Sunik about testing those choices against cash flow, taxes and longer-term needs.

We discuss housing tradeoffs, liquidity, support buyouts and the assumptions behind financial projections. Rather than treating one settlement structure as best for everyone, we consider the questions that help families compare options and plan for changing circumstances.

Read: Dividing the family home
Services: Divorce financial consulting

Scott Levin, California family law attorney, mediator and CDFA®
San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law | 858-293-1410

Helping California couples work through financial and parenting decisions, prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Independent consulting-attorney guidance is also available.

This podcast provides general education, not legal or financial advice for your particular situation.

Schedule a free consultation