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Compassionate Counsel • Litigation When Necessary

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About Lauren

Lauren practices law with integrity and compassion and believes that when dealing with families, the best outcomes are not measured by winners and losers, rather equitable solutions and child-focused results.

While Lauren does maintain a successful and active litigation practice, she will first try and explore all opportunities for settlement to avoid litigation. Coming from a modest background, Lauren truly appreciates the price tag, and her goal is always to reach the most equitable outcome, as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.

Services

Family Law

  • Divorce & Separation 

  • Spousal Support 

  • High Asset 

  • Child Support 

  • Custody & Parenting Time 

Whether you’re starting a new chapter or working through a tough one, family law can feel overwhelming. Allow me to help you navigate it all with clarity, compassion, and real solutions.

  • Domestic Partnerships 

  • Modifications 

  • Enforcement & Contempt 

  • Third Party Rights 

  • Prenuptial Agreements

Estate Planning

You don’t need to be wealthy or retired to need an estate plan- I’m looking at you fellow Elder Millennial. Future planning isn’t just about finances- it’s about protecting your values, your people and giving your loved ones the gift of clarity in moments of grief.

  • Will Package 

  • Trusts Package 

  • Individual Documents 

  • Property Transfer

  • Supreme Court Planning

Probate

When someone passes away their estate often needs to go through probate, which is essentially a court supervised process to settle debts and distribute assets. I support personal representatives with all aspects of the process, and represent heirs and estates when disputes arise.

  • Administering Estates 

  • Probate Litigation

Representation

Whether seeking full representation, guidance through mediation, a collaborative divorce, or simply needing help in limited aspects of your case and reviewing documents, Barnhart Legal offers flexible service options to meet your unique needs.

  • Mediation. 

  • Collaborative Divorce 

  • Limited Scope Services 

    • Document preparation 

    • Document review

  • "Say Hallelujah"

    A bad divorce is bad enough without bad counsel. I was fortunate to find Lauren Barnhart and her stellar and kind staff. From the very first hour I felt my interests were paramount to them. When I saw a painting of Ruth Bader Ginsberg in her office, I finally started breathing again. I went from the worst to the best. I’m the luckiest- and happiest- divorcee imaginable. Say Hallelujah.

  • "Compassion and Calmness"

    Excellent job! Lauren did an outstanding job making sense out of a complicated divorce- she did so because of her excellent skills at describing the situation in a clear and rational way to both sides. She also showed compassion and calmness when intense feelings came up- not always an easy thing to do. Her calmness and sense of clarity came through to get results which both sides were satisfied with. I would highly recommend Lauren Barnhart for any family law issues!

  • "Understands What Matters"

    Lauren understands what matters. Lauren was fantastic to work with. When everything felt massive and important, she kept me on track with what was truly important to winning my divorce trial. She was always there when I had a question or concern, and she also kept costs in mind- not wracking up frivolous charges for things I didn’t need.

  • "Your Cause Becomes Her Cause"

    Lauren is simply amazing. Lauren is without question a God sent for us. She has helped me and my family through one of the hardest times in our lives. She has been incredibly understanding, patient, helpful, available, has empathy, is very realistic and honest, along with always being willing to listen. Lauren will fight hard for your cause because your cause becomes her cause and I think that is very important in whatever situation a person is facing. I highly recommend Lauren.

  • "Sympathetic Ear"

    My husband and I wanted to give a rating because we feel it’s important to give kudos where it’s due. Lauren was very professional and friendly in our family probate case. She always kept us apprised as to the progress of the case. We appreciated her sympathetic ear when emotions rode high regarding family issues. We would absolutely recommend her to our friends and family anytime.

  • "One of a Kind Lawyer"

    A one of a kind Lawyer!!! Lauren is kind, considerate and caring lawyer, but she is a beast in the courtroom. She remained focused as the other lawyer talked to make sure everything was being said correctly and stood her ground when it was needed. She will fight for you every step of the way. She always kept us up to date on everything and didn’t take long to do things that needed to be done. She always kept our wants in mind while working on our case, but gave it to us straight when needed to be. I would highly recommend Lauren to anyone and I will definitely hire her again if I ever needed a lawyer.

  • "Above and beyond!"

    Lauren was patient and kind. She looked out for the best interest of my kids and never stopped even when the opposing party was willing to stop at nothing short of destroying me or my character. It was a long battle but Lauren was always there and always pointed me in the best direction. She’s awesome and I am grateful for everything she did for me and my kids!

  • "Great to Work With"

    Lauren was great to work with. She was able to mediate and simplify such a complicated and stressful divorce. Her knowledge, attention to detail and communication were impeccable! There were no frivolous or surprise charges. Thank you Lauren!