Mark Godbey & Associates Provides
Top-Quality Bankruptcy, Family Law &  Estate Planning services. 
Call to discuss 513-800-1319 your situation.

• More than 20 years of experience
• Member of the American Association for Justice
• Member of the Ohio Association for Justice
• Member of the Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association
• Million Dollar Advocacy

Mark Godbey & Associates is a full-service law firm, representing individuals and small business in a variety of legal matters, including:

We serve clients throughout Greater Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky. For your convenience, we have offices located in downtown Cincinnati, Dayton, West Chester, Beechmont and Florence.

Our attorneys and staff take pride in providing the best legal representation, while also giving you the personal attention you deserve. We offer reasonable fees with affordable payments terms. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

Call Mark Godbey & Associates today at 513-800-1319, or use the contact form provided on this site to arrange for your free initial consultation.

Attorney Mark Godbey

 Licensed in:

• Ohio

Admitted to the Bar:

• 1989

Educational Background

• University of Akron School of Law Akron, Ohio 1988, J.D.
• Walsh University Canton, Ohio 1985, B.A.

Professional Memberships

• Cincinnati Bar Association, 1989 – Present
• Ohio Bar Association, 1989 – Present
• American Bar Association, 1989 – Present
• American Association for Justice, 2000 – Present
• Ohio Association for Justice, 1989 – Present
• Hamilton County Trial Lawyers Association, 2001 – Present

Bankruptcy Law

When you're filing for bankruptcy, it is critical to understand your legal rights. Bankruptcy laws protect consumers from financial ruin and the potential to be abused by outstanding creditors. By allowing consumers to have their qualifying debts eliminated, bankruptcy offers all Americans a second chance at controlling their debt. Bankruptcy attorneys recognize that financial hardships can happen to anyone, and consumers who fall into this category sometimes do not have the ability to comply with creditors’ repayment demands.

Financial problems can be deeply disturbing and extremely stressful. You should not feel alone or embarrassed about considering bankruptcy. It is only natural that you would prefer to pay your bills, but bankruptcy may be your best option if you are not able to pay all of your debt.

Contact my firm today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:

• Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
• Debt Settlement
• Debt Consolidation
• Foreclosure Prevention
• Loan Modification
• Avoiding Garnishment
• Avoiding Repossession
• Stop Creditor Harassment
• Stop Lawsuits
• Erase Credit Card Debt
• Rebuild your Credit
• Court Protection

Contact Mark Godbey today at 513-800-1319 to assist with your bankrutpcy matter. Free Consultations Available.

Family Law

Family law involves the complex and diverse relationships between parents, children, and loved ones. Family law issues generate images of conflict, economic hardship, and painful and difficult processes that lead to uncertain futures.

When a family relationship involves an issue that can only be resolved with legal assistance, you need a lawyer who can balance the financial, emotional and legal issues that can arise. Our attorneys use their skills as negotiators to amicably resolve disputes when appropriate. When issues cannot be settled, we are prepared to present your case in family law courts.

Issues regarding your family present emotional challenges, there is no reason to feel helpless. Educate yourself, get organized and prepare for the process.

Divorces and family law cases have common issues, but how these issues are approached and resolved is different in each and every case. Ending a marriage through divorce, dissolution, annulment or separation is very difficult emotionally, especially in cases that involve children and child custody issues. Our experienced attorneys provide legal services to families in a wide range of family law issues throughout Ohio and Kentucky.

Areas of Practice:

• Dissolution
• Divorce
• Spousal Support
• Child Support
• Child Custody & Parenting
• Property Division
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Paternity
• Parental Relocation
• Adoption

Call Mark Godbey today at 513-800-1319, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial family law consultation.

Estate Planning

Benefits of Estate Planning:

No one wants to think about the end of their life. In many cases, people will put off estate planning or writing their last will and testament because they believe it is too difficult or unpleasant. However, delaying the process can mean your loved ones are stuck with expenses and stressful proceedings after your death.

In Ohio, there are “default rules” for who will inherit your property after you pass away. Unless you make a last will & testament or use other estate planning tools, your property may not go to the people you want to have it. Even worse, your family may argue over your assets, be stuck with extra costs, and your goals and wishes will not be met.

If you are unsure where to begin, contact legal counsel to help you get started. Our firm offers a free consultation to assist you in developing a tailored estate plan for your needs.

• Estate Planning
• Estate Planning is the area dealing with the distribution of an individual’s property at his or her death, taking into account wills, taxes, insurance, property, and trusts so as to gain maximum benefit of all laws and, at the same time, carrying out the person’s wishes.
• Probate
• Probate is the court proceeding through which a will is proved to be valid and the estate of a decedent is administered. The process, generally, includes collecting a decedent’s assets, liquidating liabilities, paying necessary taxes, and distribution of property to heirs.
• Areas of Practice:
• Last Will & Testament
• Power of Attorney
• Health Care Issues: Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney
• Trusts
• Estate Planning Tools
• Estate Administration & Probate
• Guardian & Conservatorship
• Name Changes
• Adoption

If you located in Cincinnati, Dayton or Northern Kentucky and need and experienced estate planning lawyer, call Mark Godbey today at 513-800-1319 to arrange your free initial consultation.