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articles on timely topics related to marital & family conflict,
mediation & other forms of alternative dispute resolution, and other
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The resources provided below include articles that Boyd has written
and links to other sites. This material is for general information
and is not intended to provide specific legal, financial or
psychological advice.
Matters of Faith
As a Christian since I was a child and as an active elder and Bible
teacher in my church for over 30 years, I am concerned about how the
principles of Christian faith are relevant to resolving marital
conflict. I do not seek to impose my faith or my particular religious
convictions on anyone, especially people who have entrusted me to act
as their mediator. If you are a person of faith you might find the
following resources helpful.
Here is a brief article discussing how faith and
mediation work together.
Click here.
Parenting
Words matter. Here is a tip for avoiding a word that is not helpful
in resolving marital conflict.
Click here.
Up to Parents is a series of Websites that helps parents in conflict
evaluate their commitments to their children. It includes some
helpful exercises that help you understand your children's needs and
make a commitment to be the best parent that you can. The exercises
provide a useful background for discussing parenting issues in
mediation.
Click here.
Finances
This financial worksheet may be helpful in organizing and analyzing
your financial situation.
Click here.
Preparing for
Mediation
People often ask what issues should be covered in a good separation
or divorce agreement. Of course, each agreement is different and is
tailored to the specific needs of the family. In mediation we
discuss the specific concerns relevant to your family. Before you
come to the first mediation session you may want to think through
various issues that you feel should be addressed. Here is a list of
questions you might ask yourself. It is helpful to bring specific
information on income, debts and asset values with you when you come
to the first session. It is also helpful to prepare a preliminary
budget. The financial worksheet referenced above might help, but
use whatever form is comfortable for you. If you don't have all the
information, don't worry. We can add it later as the mediation
progresses.
Click here.
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