Doing Divorce Right By Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin
by Scott Levin Chief PeaceKeeper™
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About this podcast
Doing Divorce Right is hosted by Scott Levin, a California family law attorney, divorce mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® based in San Diego.
Through conversations with divorce, financial and co-parenting professionals, along with practical solo episodes, Scott explores the decisions families face during separation: dividing property, understanding support, creating parenting plans and choosing a process for resolving disagreements. Some episodes also address prenups and planning before marriage.
Scott is the founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law and is known as the Chief PeaceKeeper™. Learn about his California mediation, prenup and consulting services at https://sandiegofamilylawyer.net/
Episodes
The newest 20 of 51 episodes
- Escaping the Narcissist’s Grip: Winning Strategies for High-Conflict Divorce with Vani Kovitch · 32 minHow do you prepare for divorce when communication involves manipulation, intimidation or repeated conflict? I talk with divorce coach Vani Kovitch about setting boundaries…
- The Co-Parenting App That Filters Out Conflict (With Sol Kennedy) · 18 minCo-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…
- Rethinking Divorce: Inside the Solagree Process with Amanda Mason · 18 minWhat 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…
- Divorce & Money: Seeking Clarity to Make Smart Financial Decisions · 18 minKeeping 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…
- From Panic to Perspective: Navigating Divorce with Long-Term Clarity · 15 minFear 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…
- Modern Divorce Mediation: Technology Positives & Pitfalls, and Real Client Stories · 14 minWhat 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…
- Divorce Math Made Clear · 13 minA 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…
- Protecting Family Wealth, Real Estate & Inheritance: Prenup, Postnups for Peace · 59 minHow 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…
- The Co-Parenting Secret: How to Build Peace After Divorce with Jon Bassford · 10 minWhat 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…
- Turning Panic into Planning: Divorce Decisions That Protect the Next Decade · 15 minWhen 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…
- Friends Don't Let Friends Fight Dirty Divorces · 4 minAt a youth sporting event, I overheard a woman talking with a friend about her divorce. Her friend’s response added more anger to an already painful situation. It made me think…
- Divorcing with a Business in California? Understanding Income, Assets & Support Calculations · 13 minHow do business value and business income affect a divorce settlement? I talk with forensic accountant and valuation expert Sara Nanchanatt, owner of S.N. Forensics, about the…
- Do You Need a Prenup in California? Community Property & Creative Solutions with Scott Levin · 40 minDoes a prenup make sense for your circumstances? In this episode, I discuss California community-property concepts, the questions couples can address before marriage and ways to…
- Dividing a 401K in Divorce: CDFA Expert Advice from Laurie Itkin & Scott Levin · 12 minA 401(k) may include money earned before marriage, contributions during marriage and growth over time. I talk with financial advisor and CDFA® Laurie Itkin about the questions…
- Scott Levin on Divorce Doesn’t Suck Podcast – Why Mediation is the Future of Divorce · 31 minWhy did I move my practice from litigation to full-time mediation? In this appearance on the Divorce Doesn’t Suck podcast, I explain the experiences that shaped my approach and…
- Navigating the Maze of Divorce with No Regret: Divorce Coach Expert Insights · 17 minHow can you prepare for divorce with a clearer understanding of what matters most? I talk with divorce coach Lara Brunstrom about setting priorities, managing emotions and…
- Refinancing Your Mortgage in the Midst of Divorce: A Conversation with Sam Mehta · 12 minWhat happens to a joint mortgage when a couple divorces? I talk with Sam Mehta of Blue Fire Mortgage Group about refinancing, keeping a home and the questions to ask before…
- Transforming Divorce with Mediation: Insights from Scott Levin and Jill Kaufman · 44 minDivorce decisions involve legal, financial and emotional concerns. I talk with divorce coach Jill Kaufman about how professionals can help clients address those concerns while…
- Divorce Lawyer vs Mediator For Divorce: Differences Between Mediation vs Litigation Explained · 8 minWhat is the difference between a divorce mediator and an attorney representing one spouse? I talk with CDFA® Tanya Aure about those roles and how mediation differs from…
- Financial Clarity in Divorce with Expertise from Tanya Aure · 7 minWhat can a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst help you understand before you sign a settlement? I talk with Tanya Aure about evaluating property, retirement accounts, RSUs and…
