N.H. Admin. Code § Fam 604.08

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Fam 604.08 - Curriculum

The training program curriculum shall cover the following:

(a) The topics described in Fam 604.02;

(b) Procedures to be used by mediators for gathering information from:

(1) The mediation parties;

(2) The mediation parties' records; and

(3) Sources outside those of the mediation parties themselves, such as attorneys, appraisers, accountants, therapists, and other similar outside sources;

(c) Relationship skills, including, but not limited to:

(1) Contracting to supply mediation services;

(2) Expressing impartiality;

(3) Maintaining neutrality as to the mediation parties; and

(4) Adhering to principles of confidentiality;

(d) Communication skills facilitating negotiation and cooperation between the mediation parties;

(e) Facilitation of problem solving between the mediation parties with respect to:

(1) Parental rights and responsibilities;

(2) Child and spousal support;

(3) The division of assets and liabilities;

(4) Tax filings; and

(5) Other such topics of potential dispute in the context of divorce;

(f) Topics related to conflict and conflict resolution, including:

(1) Theories of conflict and conflict resolution;

(2) Current research on conflict and conflict resolution; and

(3) The applicability of such theories and current research to family mediation;

(g) The impact of differences in culture, gender, ethnicity, religion, and race on mediation;

(h) Mediation theory and history;

(i) Mediation skills;

(j) Family relationships, including:

(1) Family interactions in the divorce process; and

(2) Post-divorce family structures;

(k) Budgeting and financial planning in the context of separation and divorce;

(l) Stages of child development;

(m) The effects of divorce on children;

(n) Recognition of incapacity or unwillingness of a party to engage or proceed in mediation, including that arising from:

(1) Alcohol or other substance abuse;

(2) Personality disorders;

(3) Depression;

(4) Fear or anxiety;

(5) Intimidation; and

(6) An inability to comprehend the issues to be discussed in mediation;

(o) Federal laws affecting divorce, including:

(1) The tax consequences of divorce; and

(2) The division of retirement benefits; and

(p) Professional resources for mediators, such as professional associations and publications.

N.H. Admin. Code § Fam 604.08

#9087, eff 2-16-08; ss by #9675, eff 4-2-10 (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Fam 600)

Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 41, Filed October 11, 2018, Proposed by #12637, Effective 10/2/2018, Expires 10/2/2028.