Wm Boyd Lyons
Tel. 404-252-4325
boyd@boydlyons.com
Helpful Resources
The resources provided below include articles that Boyd has written and links to other sites. This material is for general information and is not inteded 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.
Other
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. Here is a list of the general issues that should be considered in reaching an agreement. Click here.
