Maybe checks stopped coming. Maybe a verbal agreement the other parent swore they'd honor has fallen apart—again. Maybe you've never had a court order at all, and you've been surviving on hope instead of legal protection.
Whatever brought you here, one thing is true: your child is the one paying the price. Not the other parent. Not the court. Your child.
That's not okay. And it doesn't have to stay that way.
You deserve child support arrangements that truly protect your children's future—and the financial stability to build your life post-divorce. For 26 years, we've empowered women in Memphis to take their power back through strategic, aggressive child support representation that fights for what you and your family deserve.
The Risk of Doing Nothing Is Real
Here's what most parents don't realize until it's too late: the longer you wait, the harder your case becomes.
If there's no court order, the other parent owes you nothing—legally. If there's an order being ignored and you're not actively enforcing it, arrears pile up with interest while your child goes without. If your circumstances have changed and you haven't filed for a modification, you're still bound by numbers that no longer reflect your life.
Mississippi courts don't come to you. They don't automatically update orders when life changes. They don't hunt down parents who've stopped paying. You have to act—and you have to act with a specialized child support lawyer, because mistakes in family court have consequences that can follow your family for years.
Going it alone, or waiting to see if things resolve themselves, is a gamble you're making with your child's future.
You Need a Guide Who Knows This Terrain
At Psonya Hackett Law, we've spent over 26 years in family law helping Mississippi parents get—and keep—what their children are owed.
Our office is on Lynnfield Road in East Memphis, minutes from the state line. Psonya is licensed in both Tennessee and Mississippi, which means she knows the DeSoto County courts in Hernando, the Marshall County courthouse in Holly Springs, and everything in between. If you're in Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, or Byhalia, you're not reaching across state lines to find help—she's your neighbor, and she knows your courts.
Psonya, our leading child support lawyer, holds a JD/MBA, so she understands both the legal strategy and the financial picture behind your case. She's also a CDC Certified Divorce Coach—meaning she's trained not just in courtroom advocacy, but in helping clients navigate the emotional complexity of these battles without losing sight of what matters most: your kids.
She's not here to impress you with legal jargon or string your case along. She's here to tell you the truth, give you a real plan, and stand in your corner until it's done.
Here's How We Get This Resolved
Working with Psonya Hackett Law is straightforward. Here's what the path forward looks like:
Step 1: We talk. You tell us what's happening. We listen—without judgment, without rushing you—and we give you an honest assessment of where you stand and what your options are. You leave that first conversation with clarity, not more confusion.
Step 2: We build your case. Whether you need to establish a new order, modify an existing one, or enforce an order that's being ignored, we do the work. We dig into the financial records, document what's happened, and construct the strongest possible case for your child.
Step 3: We fight for what your child is owed. Psonya pushes hard for resolution without unnecessary conflict—mediation and negotiation first, because dragging a case through court costs everyone time and money. But if the other parent isn't being reasonable, she's a seasoned courtroom advocate who shows up prepared and doesn't back down.
Under Mississippi Code Annotated § 43-19-101, child support calculations are based on income guidelines—but they're not the whole story. Courts can deviate based on your child's medical needs, childcare costs, a parent's hidden income, or other circumstances. Having a child support lawyer who knows how to argue those deviations is often the difference between an order that barely covers basics and one that actually provides for your child.
We also handle cases that cross the state line. When child support intersects with custody and parenting plans or a Mississippi divorce, Psonya can manage all of it—so you're not paying two lawyers or falling through the cracks between two legal systems.
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Questions Parents in Mississippi Ask Us Most
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It isn't. A verbal or informal agreement has no legal teeth. If the other parent stops following through tomorrow, you have no court order to enforce—which means you'd have to start the process from scratch while your child goes without. A court order protects your child no matter what the other parent decides to do.
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It comes up constantly, and Mississippi courts are wise to it. Courts look at earning capacity, not just what someone claims to make. We know how to subpoena financial records, challenge income representations, and argue for a support figure that reflects what the other parent is actually capable of paying.
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Yes. Mississippi follows the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), which governs cross-state cases. We handle enforcement and modification even when one parent has relocated—including situations where one parent is in Tennessee and the other is in Mississippi.
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If your circumstances have materially changed—a job loss, a significant raise, a change in custody, a child's new medical needs—you may have strong grounds to modify the order. Courts don't update these on their own. You have to file. The sooner you do, the sooner the new numbers apply.
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Don't wait. Falling behind without seeking a legal modification doesn't erase what you owe—it accumulates with interest, and enforcement tools like wage garnishment, license suspension, and contempt proceedings become real possibilities. Acting quickly and legally gives you far more options than hoping the situation resolves itself.
Schedule an appointment with a child support attorney today
Your Child Can't Wait. Neither Should You.
Every day without the right legal protection is another day your child's security is at risk. Whether the other parent has stopped paying, never paid at all, or you've outgrown an order that no longer fits your life—there is a path forward. You just need someone who knows how to walk it.
Psonya Hackett Law serves families throughout North Mississippi—DeSoto, Marshall, and surrounding counties—and across the Tennessee state line. We're ready to help you protect what matters most.ort guidance.