Patricia Givens is an Attorney and Mediator, certified in Family Meditation by the Florida Supreme Court, with over 10 years of Family Law experience.  She maintains an private mediation practice in Fort Myers, specializing exclusively in Pro se divorce mediation.  Her mission is to minimize the financial and emotional impact of divorce on families through solution-based mediation.  Her success rate is 100%, all cases and issues. 

Areas of practice include:

• Paternity
• Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets & Liabilities 
• Parenting Plans (Custody)
• Child Support
• Spousal Support (Alimony)
• Modifications to Existing Orders, including Parenting Plans, Child Support, and Settlement Agreements
• All Other Issues or Disputes Requiring Resolution Upon Divorce

Ms. Givens is an unbiased, neutral, third-party facilitator.  Utilizing skills from years conflict resolution, she offers a unique blend of confidence, compassion, and clarity that moves Parties toward agreement.  Focus, support, suggestions, and practical feedback enable Parties to effectively work through issues and reach mutually acceptable solutions.  Her approach is highly personalized and tailored to each case, and she works hard to help individuals conquer tough issues and  reach agreements that might not otherwise be possible.  

Education:

Penn State/University of Memphis, BBA (Magna Cum Laude)
University of Memphis School of Law, JD (Cum Laude)

License, Certifications & Awards:

Admitted, Nebraska State Bar Association
Certified Family Law Mediator, Florida Supreme Court

Professional Memberships/Affiliations:

Association of Family Law Professionals
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
American Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
National Association of Women Professionals