Clare Kitteridge

I’ll listen to you, and brainstorm with you, and together, we will figure it out - a collaborative approach to separation #collaborativelaw

@LucyGoBag I completely agree. Clear your mind by drafting the email but think about how the other person is likely to feel receiving that before a weekend, often without access to anyone who can help & send it out on Monday instead.

And anyone who comes @ me saying it’s just a sensible act of end of week desk clearance - do better

Trained to be done as an act of warfare designed to wear down the enemy (bereaved families) - never let people tell you that this is not completely deliberate

@HKW1981 @LucyGoBag @DrSdeG Yes, a common occurrence in my legal career too. I actively avoid sending emails out on a Friday afternoon if I can help it.

@LucyGoBag @DrSdeG Retired divorce solicitor here. One other solicitor I knew did this very deliberately. And when a new solicitor joined their team (following merger, not chosen) who was Jewish, this other person moved all team meetings to 5 pm Friday. We all hated them.

The most important page on my website - feedback from clients who have worked with me. This tells you more about my work than my qualifications (which are of course a given!) claremadelinemediation.co.uk/testimonials/

Pleased that the voucher scheme has been extended for couples mediating concerning their children #childrenmediation #familymediation #childrenfirst claremadelinemediation.co.uk/good-news-medi…

I'm also able to use the family mediation voucher scheme to offer space for children whose parents are going through a divorce to speak in private about how things are for them. There doesn't always have to be a dispute - just a dedicated child focused approach.

'I just wanted to thank you for all your support throughout this process. It hasn't always been easy, but your calm and balanced approach really helped us navigate things and reach an agreement.' With thanks to my client for their permission to share this.

How clients feel and reflect back about their experience of mediation is so important to me. The most important page on my website is a page dedicated to client feedback. This is what matters. claremadelinemediation.co.uk/testimonials/ #familymediator #familymediation

I echo everything you have said here @SDDivorceCoach thanks for sharing.

Signing off for the Easter weekend to rest & recharge after an exceptionally busy month in the mediation seat. Happy Easter to all #worklifebalance #EasterWeekend

My latest blog shares my top tips for family solicitors supporting clients in the mediation process #workingtogether #supportingclients #familymediation claremadelinemediation.co.uk/a-call-to-soli…

Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” Maya Angelou #InternationalWomensDay2026

Immediately transported on a dark misty night to a summer festival hearing caught by the fuzz from supergrass who were superb live! Thanks @BBCRadio2

Happy 9th Birthday to #ClaremadelineMediation Here we are, March 2026, marking the milestone of 9 years of Clare Madeline Mediation claremadelinemediation.co.uk/9-years-of-cla…

It's my job as a professional practice consultant to inspire the next generation of family mediators to be the absolute best they can be & to continue to develop this hugely important area of work for separating couples.

Those who work with people in pain need to practice good self care in order not to absorb those heavy emotions we see daily and so that we are in a place where we can hold the room, remain calm and help. Self care in the life of a mediator #familymediator claremadelinemediation.co.uk/self-care-in-t…

My latest blog sharing my thoughts on this claremadelinemediation.co.uk/are-we-doing-e… #childrensmentalhealthweek #familymediation #childinclusivemediation #accreditedmediator

Absolutely. In my work as a family mediator, I regularly meet with young people giving them a dedicated space to share their thoughts and feelings. It’s vital we talk & listen to children to best support them #childrensmentalhealthweek

Pleasure to support another fantastic #familymediationweek thank you @FamMedCouncil. Fully immersed myself this week at any spare mo between my mediation clients & consultees. Now time to switch off & get back to parent life starting with the weekly swim lessons then football!

As part of #FamilyMediationWeek, we will be hosting a free webinar tomorrow on practical tips for lawyers supporting clients in mediation, exploring both children and financial cases. 📅 Friday 30 January 🕚️ 11am Register here 👉️ buff.ly/ESgWGNy

Joining as many webinars as I can with a busy mediation workload for #familymediationweek . Today was high conflict mediations. Key takeaway-promote regulation rather than resolution. Sometimes we need to slow the pace to create the right environment for thinking space to return.