When a family law matter finds you, it rarely arrives at a convenient time. It arrives when a marriage is falling apart, when someone you trusted is threatening to take your kids, or when you're realizing you have no idea what your rights actually are—or whether anyone is going to protect them.
That uncertainty is dangerous. What you don't know can cost you custody of your children, your share of the marital estate, or years of financial stability you worked a lifetime to build. The other side is not waiting for you to figure it out.
Psonya Hackett Law has been protecting Mississippi families for over 26 years. Licensed in Mississippi and based in the Memphis metro, Psonya knows these courts, knows this law, and knows how to fight for you. As your family law attorney in Mississippi, she will make sure you understand exactly what is at stake—and exactly what it will take to protect it.
This Is Not the Time to Go It Alone
Mississippi family law cases are not resolved by whoever has the best facts. They are resolved by whoever is better prepared, better represented, and better positioned when it matters most.
Without the right attorney, you risk:
Losing parenting time you cannot get back once a court order is entered
Agreeing to a settlement that looks fair on paper but leaves you financially exposed for years
Missing procedural deadlines that permanently damage your case
Being outmaneuvered by a spouse who hired an attorney while you were still deciding whether to get one
Psonya has spent over two decades making sure that does not happen to her clients. She started her career as a Guardian Ad Litem in juvenile courts—fighting for children who had no one else in their corner. That instinct to protect the people she represents has never left her.
She holds a JD/MBA, so she understands the financial stakes of your case as clearly as she understands the legal ones. She is also a CDC Certified Divorce Coach, which means she is equipped to help you make clear decisions under pressure—not just represent you in court. When you work with Psonya, you are not getting a case manager. You are getting an advocate who is genuinely invested in your outcome.
What Psonya Handles for Mississippi Clients
Divorce
Whether your divorce is straightforward or deeply contested, Psonya builds a strategy around your specific circumstances—not a template. If fault is a factor, she knows how to use it. If your spouse is stalling or hiding assets, she knows how to expose it.
Child Custody and Visitation
Custody decisions shape your relationship with your children for years. Psonya fights to protect that relationship—whether you are establishing a parenting plan for the first time or fighting to modify one that is no longer working.
Child Support
Support orders have to be calculated correctly from the start. Psonya makes sure the numbers reflect reality—your income, your expenses, and your children's actual needs—and that the order is enforceable when it matters.
Alimony and Spousal Support
Mississippi courts have significant discretion in alimony decisions. Psonya understands how to position your case—whether you are seeking support or fighting an unfair demand—and she does not leave that outcome to chance.
Property Division
What looks like an even split on paper often is not. Psonya digs into the full picture—retirement accounts, business interests, debt, hidden assets—and fights for a division that is genuinely fair to you.
Modification and Enforcement When circumstances change or the other party stops following a court order, Psonya moves quickly to protect you. Whether that means returning to court or pursuing contempt, she knows how to get results.
Whether your situation calls for negotiation, mediation, or taking it all the way to DeSoto County Chancery Court—Psonya is prepared for every path. She pursues the most efficient resolution available, but she does not confuse efficiency with weakness. When the other side pushes, she pushes back.
Why Mississippi Families Choose Psonya Hackett Law
There is no shortage of attorneys in this region. What is harder to find is an attorney who is licensed in Mississippi, deeply familiar with how these courts actually operate, and genuinely committed to the people she represents—not just the outcome on paper.
Psonya is calm where other attorneys are combative. She is direct where others hedge. She will tell you the truth about your case even when it is not what you hoped to hear—because an honest strategy is always more valuable than a comfortable one. And when it is time to walk into a courtroom and fight, she is ready.
Clients from Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, and across DeSoto and Marshall County have trusted her with some of the hardest decisions of their lives. They keep coming back—and they keep sending people they care about—because she delivers.
Our Process: Your 4 Steps to Success
Step 1: Initial Consultation
We start by listening. Understanding your goals, concerns, and priorities allows us to build a strategy that reflects your family’s unique needs.
Step 2: Strategy and Planning
We assess your legal situation, gather necessary documentation, and outline your options. Whether mediation, negotiation, or litigation is appropriate, we develop a plan that aligns with your goals.
Step 3: Advocacy and Negotiation
We represent you in negotiations and, if necessary, in court. Our focus is always on achieving outcomes that protect your rights, assets, and your children’s well-being.
Step 4: Implementation and Support
After agreements or court orders are finalized, we ensure everything is executed properly, and we remain available for modifications or questions as your family’s circumstances evolve.
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Common Questions from Mississippi Clients
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Yes. Psonya Hackett Law is licensed in Mississippi and our office is right here in East Memphis, accessible to clients across DeSoto and Marshall County. You do not have to drive to Jackson to get experienced Mississippi family law representation.
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Yes—and the sooner the better. Once the other side has legal representation and you do not, every conversation, every document, and every proposal is already working against you. Do not wait.
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Yes. Dual-state licensure is one of the things that sets Psonya Hackett Law apart. If your family law matter touches both sides of the state line, she can handle it without you needing two separate attorneys.
Do Not Wait Until the Stakes Are Higher
Family law cases do not get easier with time. Delays give the other side more opportunity to prepare, more time to move assets, and more leverage to use against you. The earlier you have an experienced family law attorney in Mississippi in your corner, the better your position.
Psonya Hackett Law is ready to help. Let's talk about your situation, your options, and what it will take to protect what matters most to you.