Family Law
Broad family-law counsel for Mississippi households.
Practice Areas
From before you're wed until after you're dead, we've got you covered.
Barnett Law Firm helps Mississippi families with family-law and chancery matters. Criminal and contract work are reviewed case by case.
Chancery Work
Child Custody
Custody and visitation arrangements that fit your family’s situation.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
The firm drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for couples who want to settle property and financial terms before or during marriage. Each agreement is written for your circumstances.
Divorce
Divorce and related family-court proceedings.
Modifications
Changing existing orders when circumstances change.
Contempts
Contempt filings when court orders are not followed.
Guardianships
Guardianship matters for children and adults.
Adoptions
Adoption proceedings under Mississippi law.
Wills
The firm prepares wills, from simple to more detailed, so your wishes are written down clearly and correctly.
Estates
The firm handles limited estate work.
We generally do not handle probate.
Call the office to discuss your situation.
Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives
The firm prepares powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives so someone you trust can act for you if you're unable to act for yourself.
Criminal & Civil
Criminal
The firm reviews criminal matters, including appeals, on a case-by-case basis. Call the office to ask whether we can help with your case.
First Offender Bonds
If you have never been convicted of a felony, you may qualify for a first offender bond on certain felony charges. Call the office to find out whether this applies to you.
Personal Injury
The firm handles personal injury cases for people who have been hurt because of someone else's actions. Call the office to talk about what happened.
Contract and Commercial Law
The firm handles Contract Disputes, Breach of Contract, Tortious Interference with a Contract, and other commercial matters. These cases are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Call the office to ask whether your situation is a good fit.