mississippi’s custody law changes july 1. Don’t walk into it blind!
On July 1, 2026, 50/50 joint custody becomes the legal starting point in every new Mississippi custody case. Whether that helps you or works against you depends on how your case is built. In one focused session, I’ll show you exactly what changed and what to do about it.
What just happened?!
For 40 years, Mississippi judges decided custody by weighing twelve factors, with no built-in preference for either parent. That era is ending.
House Bill 1662 flips the default. Starting July 1, courts begin every new divorce and custody case at a 50/50 split. The parent who wants a different arrangement now carries the burden of proving why — and the judge has to put their reasons in writing.
The starting line moved. If you’re heading into a custody case, your strategy has to move with it.
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY KNOWING:
■ What the 50/50 presumption actually means — and what it doesn't.
■ Whether the new law strengthens or weakens your position based on your situation.
■ What "equal parenting time" might look like.
■ The one thing this law does NOT do — and why it matters if you already have a custody order.
■ How to position your case now, before July 1, to protect your time with your children.
■ Live Q&A — bring your questions!
LED BY PSONYA HACKETT
Psonya Hackett has practiced family law in Mississippi since 1999 and Tennessee since 2012, focusing exclusively on divorce and custody. She's the strategist women across North Mississippi and West Tennessee turn to when the stakes are their children and their future.
Custody isn't just legal — it's logistical, financial, and emotional. This seminar handles the part that's about to change overnight.
THE DETAILS
When: Wednesday, June 18, 2026 · 6:30 pm CDT
Where: Live online — link sent after you register
Cost: Free
Can't make it live? Register anyway and I'll send you the recording.
Seats are limited and the law takes effect July 1 — there's no second round before then.