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Ms. Marivette González is an experienced Family Law Attorney in Central Florida as well as a State of Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.
As an attorney Ms. González knows that each case has its unique set of circumstances and needs to be handled with its very own customized approach focusing on its distinct characteristics. Her goal is to obtain justice and she is passionate about helping people through difficult and sensitive family law matters.As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator Ms. González, takes off her attorney hat to help facilitate the negotiations and create a respectful atmosphere to allow the parties to reach the best possible outcome as a disinterested and unbiased third party during a mediation. She helps create solutions to the issue that are agreeable to all parties involved. The mediation process gives the parties themselves control rather than a lawyer or judge. It allows the parties to create a solution that works best for them and their family rather than letting someone else, like a lawyer or judge. In mediation each party is empowered and encouraged to express his or her concerns so that all perspectives are taken into account to reach an optimal solution for all under the circumstances.
Ms. Marivette González is a graduate of Rutgers University and Florida A&M University, College of Law. Ms. González has distinguished herself in Orlando’s vibrant vibrant leadership community as a current Board Member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) and as past Chair the of the Ambassadors. She has also served on the Board Member of Young Fathers of Central Florida addressing father’s right in family law matters. She was featured in the 2016 Vision Magazine as One of the 25 Influential Hispanics in Central Florida based on professional contributions, accomplishments, and demonstrated leadership and recognized by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.Upon graduating from Rutgers University in New Jersey, Ms. González moved to Florida where she became a Senior/High Risk Probation Officer for Seminole County. As a senior probation officer, she was a member of various criminal task forces and received numerous honors, awards, and recognitions. She also conducted a high risk offender pilot program for Seminole County and was one of the first Officers to help implement the Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for offenders. Hence, she obtained first-hand knowledge of the various aspects of the criminal justice system.
Subsequently, Ms. González attended Florida A&M University, College of Law, where she received the Holly Marie Stutz scholarship for outstanding academic qualifications and commitment to public interest law. While in law school, Ms. González worked in the Homelessness Clinic assisting clients with family law and landlord/tenant matters. In addition, she provided legal assistance to small non-profit businesses as the lead intern in the pro bono Community Economic Clinic. After successfully completing law school and passing the Florida State Bar Examination, Ms. González garnered experience in family law, real estate (foreclosure / loan modifications / evictions), probate and criminal matters. She also served at the Office of the Public Defender, Ninth Circuit, where she represented hundreds of people in various matters of criminal law.Ms. González has also been featured as a guest commentator on Telemundo and on Orange County Television, co-hosted two Bright House Cable feature community reports on “Spousal Abuse” with CEO, Carol Wick of Harbor House of Central Florida. She continues to be a regular commentator and host for Speak Out TV’s Community Advocacy Programming on issues affecting the Hispanic community, co-hosted “I Need to Know Radio Show” to educate the public on family law, hosted the “2012 Knowledge is Power Seminar” to educate Women on their legal rights, and was a guest speaker at the 2013, 2014, and 2018 Annual Young Fathers of Central Florida Conference. She was featured in the Orlando Style Magazine Who’s Who Spotlight on the Law issue of September2018, featuring Central Florida’s most respected attorneys of distinction. http://www.orlandostylemagazine.com/marivette-gonzalez/
She has been an active member of the Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court, an organization dedicated to improving the practice of family law through continuing education and interaction with local judges. She is very active in the community and believes in the power of education.Marivette Gonzalez’s main focus is Family Law matters. She understands that that each case has its unique set of circumstances and needs to be handled with its very own customized approach focusing on its distinct characteristics whether acting as an attorney or a mediator. Her goal is to help people through difficult and sensitive family law matters. She believes everyone has a voice that needs to be heard.
**As a native of Manatí, Puerto Rico, she is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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809 Irma Avenue Orlando, FL 32803 |
| Phone: | (407) 440-5050 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence Task Force | Seminole County Probation Representative | 2002 - 2003 |
| Seminole County - Sexual Offenders Response Team | Seminole County Probation Representative | 2002 - 2003 |
| Family Law Section Committee of the Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Support Issues Committee | Member | 2011 - 2013 |
| Florida Bar Equitable Distribution Committee | Member | 2011 - 2012 |
| Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Barrister | N/A |
| Christian Legal Society | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando | Ambassador | N/A |
| HCCMO EAST ORLANDO | President | 2013 - 2015 |
| Feed and Fortify | Ambassador | N/A |
| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro Orlando - Ambassador | Co-chair | N/A |
| Young Fathers of Central Florida | Board Member | N/A |
| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando | Board Member | N/A |
| Florida Dispute Resolution- Mediators | Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | N/A |
| Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida | Member | N/A |
| Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando | Chair of the Ambassadors | N/A |
| nonPareil Institute (a post-secondary education institute focused on delivering digital technology training to adults with autism) | Board Member - Advisory | N/A |
| The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney of the Year | Orlando Style Magazine | 2019 |
| 10 Best Attorneys Exceptional & Outstanding Client Service | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| Legal Elite | Orlando Style Magazine | 2018 |
| American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 10 Best Client Satisfaction | 2018 |
| Lawyer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
| 25 Most Influential Hispanics in Central Florida | Vision | 2016 |
| Honoree Public Service Award 2016 | Florida A&M University College of Law | 2016 |
| Nominee Woman of Distinction Awards in the Leadership Category | Girl Scouts of Citrus | 2016 |
| 10 Best Client Satisfaction -2 Years | 2015 Member of American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| 10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
| Holly Marie Stutz - Commitment to Public Interest Law | FAMU School of Law | 2004 |
| Probation Officer of the Year | Seminole County Probation Office | 2004 |
| You Make a Difference Award, Public Safety Award...Award | Seminole County Probation Office | 2003 |
| High Risk Offender Pilot Program (GPS) Award | Seminole County Probation | 2003 |
| Criminology Certification | Rutgers University | 1998 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
| Florida A&M University, College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| ARREARAGE- Child Support and Alimony | Client received money and and Income Withholding Order entered for past and future money owed |
| Dissolution- Parental Rights/Equitable Distribution | Parenting plan and assets and liabilities divided as per client |
| Supplemental Petition - Child Support and Time Sharing | Father who did not have majority time sharing now has. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 64835 | Member in Good Standing | 2009 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law & Disorder Lawyers Directory and Magazine | Fighting the Odds | 2014 |
| LA PRENSA | ALIMONY (PENSIONES EX-CONYUGE EN EL ESTADO DE LA FLORIDA) | 2013 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Time Sharing, Parental Rights & Child Support | Time Sharing, Parental Rights & Child Support | 2019 |
| I am Brave | I am Brave | 2019 |
| 7th ANNUAL NATIONAL TEEN & YOUNG FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE | Father's Legal rights, Child Custody, & Child Support | 2019 |
| 7th ANNUAL NATIONAL TEEN & YOUNG FATHERHOOD CONFERENCE | Father's Legal rights, Child Custody, & Child Support | 2019 |
| Host for Hispanics Speakout TV - Spectrum programming | Stand Your Ground | 2018 |
| LEGAL RIGHTS AFFECTING THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY | Hispanics Speak Out TV -LEGAL RIGHTS AFFECTING THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY | 2017 |
| The 4th Annual National Teen and Young Fatherhood Conference | Paternity | 2016 |
| Legal Rights | Family Law and How it can affect your business | 2016 |
| Osceola Leads Group- HCCMO | Family Law - Parental Rights, Equitable Distribution, Child Support, Alimony, | 2015 |
| Dr. Phillips | Business and your Divorce | 2015 |
| RADIO TALK SHOW- Hablemos de Negocios | Family Law Legal issues (Divorce, Parental Rights, Paternity, Equitable Distribution, Child Support, Alimony) | 2014 |
| Orange TV- Know your rights | Family Law (English) II- Divorce, Paternity, Child Support, Parental Rights, Alimony, Equitable Distribution | 2014 |
| Know Your Rights | Know Your Rights - Family Law Part 1 | 2014 |
| Hunter's Creek Referral Group | CAN DIVORCE AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS | 2014 |
| Familia II - Conozca Sus Derechos | Family Law (Spanish) II- Divorce, Paternity, Child Support, Parental Rights, Alimony, Equitable Distribution | 2014 |
| Demystyfying Legal Family Matters- Lunch and Learn- Lockheed Martin Employees | Family Law Matters | 2014 |
| Conozca sus Derechos- Know your rights | Family Law (Spanish) I- Divorce, Paternity, Child Support, Parental Rights, Alimony, Equitable Distribution | 2014 |
| 2nd Annual National Teen and Young Fatherhood Conference | A Keynote Speaker- Father's Rights | 2014 |
| “Spousal Abuse” with CEO, Carol Wick of Harbor House of Central Florida | Spousal Abuse | 2013 |
| Domestic Violence | Marivette Gonzalez, Family Law Attorney, | 2013 |
| Cyberbulling- A Nightmare in the Schools. | Legal Analyst for Telemundo’s three part Special Programming | 2013 |
| Community Advocacy Programming | Legal issues affecting the Hispanic community | 2013 |
| 1st Annual National Teen and Young Fatherhood Conference | Father's Rights - A Keynote Speaker | 2013 |
| Security Team at Faith Assembly | USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE | 2012 |
| I Need to Know Radio Show | Family Law Matters | 2012 |
| Educating Women - Knowledge is Power Seminar | Divorce, Child Support, Parental Rights, & Paternity | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Probation Officer | Seminole County Government | 2000 - 2004 |
| Public Defender | Office Of The Public Defender 9th Judicial Circuit | 2009 - 2010 |
| Attorney | The Figueroa Law firm | 2010 - 2011 |
| Managing Partner | The Law Office of Marivette Gonzalez, PLLC | N/A |
| Attorney | TOFF | 2014 - 2016 |
| State of Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator | The Law Office of Marivette Gonzalez, PLLC | 2016 - 2016 |
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