Ms. Marivette González Rivera 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. Gonzalez 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 Director on the Board 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.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2009 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best Attorneys Exceptional & Outstanding Client Service | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Attorney of the Year | Orlando Style Magazine | 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 |
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 |
Honoree Public Service Award 2016 | Florida A&M University College of Law | 2016 |
25 Most Influential Hispanics in Central Florida | Vision | 2016 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Probation Officer of the Year | Seminole County Probation Office | 2004 |
Holly Marie Stutz - Commitment to Public Interest Law | FAMU School of Law | 2004 |
High Risk Offender Pilot Program (GPS) Award | Seminole County Probation | 2003 |
You Make a Difference Award, Public Safety Award...Award | Seminole County Probation Office | 2003 |
Criminology Certification | Rutgers University | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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State of Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator | The MGR Law Firm, PLLC | 2016 - Present |
Managing Partner | The MGR Law Firm, PLLC | 2011 - Present |
Attorney | TOFF | 2014 - 2016 |
Attorney | Florida Defense Team (The Figueroa Law firm) | 2010 - 2011 |
Public Defender | Office Of The Public Defender 9th Judicial Circuit | 2009 - 2010 |
Senior Probation Officer | Seminole County Government | 2000 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida | Member | 2019 - Present |
Florida Dispute Resolution- Mediators | Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator | 2016 - Present |
Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida | Member | 2016 - Present |
Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2012 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2009 - Present |
Family Law Section Committee of the Florida Bar | Member | 2008 - Present |
nonPareil Institute (a post-secondary education institute focused on delivering digital technology training to adults with autism) | Board Member - Advisory | 2019 - 2019 |
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando | Chairwoman - Ambassadors | 2016 - 2017 |
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando | Director Board Member | 2016 - 2021 |
Young Fathers of Central Florida | Board Member | 2015 - 2015 |
Feed and Fortify | Ambassador | 2014 - 2016 |
HCCMO EAST ORLANDO | President | 2013 - 2015 |
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando | Ambassador | 2013 - 2013 |
Christian Legal Society | Member | 2012 - 2013 |
Florida Bar Support Issues Committee | Member | 2011 - 2013 |
Florida Bar Equitable Distribution Committee | Member | 2011 - 2012 |
Domestic Violence Task Force | Seminole County Probation Representative | 2002 - 2003 |
Seminole County - Sexual Offenders Response Team | Seminole County Probation Representative | 2002 - 2003 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Law & Disorder Lawyers Directory and Magazine | Fighting the Odds | 2014 |
LA PRENSA | ALIMONY (PENSIONES EX-CONYUGE EN EL ESTADO DE LA FLORIDA) | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida A&M University, College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2008 |
Rutgers University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 |
Time Sharing, Parental Rights & Child Support | Time Sharing, Parental Rights & 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 |
Dr. Phillips | Business and your Divorce | 2015 |
Osceola Leads Group- HCCMO | Family Law - Parental Rights, Equitable Distribution, Child Support, Alimony, | 2015 |
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 |
RADIO TALK SHOW- Hablemos de Negocios | Family Law Legal issues (Divorce, Parental Rights, Paternity, Equitable Distribution, Child Support, Alimony) | 2014 |
Conozca sus Derechos- Know your rights | Family Law (Spanish) I- Divorce, Paternity, Child Support, Parental Rights, Alimony, Equitable Distribution | 2014 |
Familia II - Conozca Sus Derechos | Family Law (Spanish) II- 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 |
Demystyfying Legal Family Matters- Lunch and Learn- Lockheed Martin Employees | Family Law Matters | 2014 |
Hunter's Creek Referral Group | CAN DIVORCE AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS | 2014 |
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 |
“Spousal Abuse” with CEO, Carol Wick of Harbor House of Central Florida | Spousal Abuse | 2013 |
Domestic Violence | Marivette Gonzalez, Family Law Attorney, | 2013 |
1st Annual National Teen and Young Fatherhood Conference | Father's Rights - A Keynote Speaker | 2013 |
I Need to Know Radio Show | Family Law Matters | 2012 |
Educating Women - Knowledge is Power Seminar | Divorce, Child Support, Parental Rights, & Paternity | 2012 |
Security Team at Faith Assembly | USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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. |
Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member | Grandparents were granted - Temporary Custody by Extended Family Member |
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Melanie Demps, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 2, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gonzalez represents her clients with skill and a great knowledge of the law.
Shaun McCleave, Family Attorney on Aug 10, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer because her experience and knowledge in the area of family is extensive. I have seen first hand the exceptional quality of her work and the results that she has been able to bring to her clients.
David Veliz, Family Attorney on Feb 8, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Marivette is a very professional and knowledgeable attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Camila Pachon, Family Attorney on Aug 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Marivette is an excellent attorney who devotes herself to her clients.
Alessandra Manes, Unknown Attorney on May 24, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
A hardworking attorney fully devoted to her clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Laura Moffett, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Marivette is always prepared and really knows what she is doing. She cares about her clients and I have seen her work tirelessly for them. She is a pleasure to work with is always willing to help others.
Fanny Nater, Family Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Marivette is a dedicated and knowledgeable family law attorney.
Belinda Rivera, Unknown Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Marivette and I worked together at the Public Defender's Office when I started practicing law. She is one of the most dedicated, passionate, and caring attorneys I have ever met. She works her cases meticulously and truly cares about her clients. For this reason, all of us who have worked with her know that Marivette is one of the best attorneys in Central Florida. I, personally, never hesitate to refer a case to her for any family law matters. I know anyone who hires her is in great hands.
Lorna Truett, Family Attorney on May 26, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Marivette is a hardworking and caring attorney.
Francisco Gonzalez, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Marivette is a professional who fervently pursues her clients' best interest. She is well versed in the law, a quality that has led her to much success. Marivette is a strong advocate that strikes a clear balance between professionalism and fighting for her clients' rights. I strongly recommend Marivette.
Henry Lim, Family Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Marivette is a great attorney and I have full confidence in her. If you are ever in need of a family attorney, you've found the right one with Marivette.
Ruth Singer, Unknown Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her in the past, and Marivette is a dedicated, passionate lawyer who cares deeply about her clients and their cases.
Colleen Tuohy-Fleming, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 8, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I've previously worked with Ms. Gonzalez. She is a talented litigator and a fearless advocate for her clients.
Christopher Monts, Family Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Marivette Gonzalez has the legal expertise, patience and compassion which is required to be a successful family law attorney. I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer.
Erick Steffens, Family Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Marivette is an experienced attorney who will passionately advocate for her clients. Her experience and knowledge of the law consistently proves favorable for her clients. I strongly endorse Marivette Gonzalez.
Joseph Knape, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I can't say enough good things about Attorney Marivette Gonzalez. She is the absolute best when it comes to keeping her clients informed and litigating their cases in the courtroom. I would recommend her for any divorce or family law issue.
Gisela Laurent, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Gonzalez on several matters. She is aggressive yet professional. I highly admire her passion for her clients and her genuine desire to resolve matters promptly to save cost to her clients. I would highly recommend Attorney Gonzalez.
Michael Vaghaiwalla, Family Attorney on Feb 5, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Marivette is a very hard working and responsive attorney. She has a great reputation in the legal community and I highly endorse her as an attorney.
George Via, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 18, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Oct 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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