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Laura L. Davenport

Laura Loraine Davenport is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Laura L. Davenport, LLC in Lafayette, Louisiana. Practicing family law since 2007, she represents clients in divorce, custody, and related matters in Louisiana state and federal courts. She is admitted to the Louisiana Bar and all three U.S. District Courts in the state. Ms. Davenport earned her J.D. and B.C.L. from LSU Law Center, building on earlier degrees in education. In 2019, she was honored by AIOFLA as one of the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Louisiana for Client Satisfaction. Her background as a certified teacher and counselor shapes her client-focused approach.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Laura L. Davenport

Finding relief from physical abuse with a protective order

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Not all relationships turn out the way a Louisiana couple imagines in the beginning. Your relationship may have failed to meet…

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Avoid mistakes in dividing debt in an uncontested divorce

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

Amicable separations are becoming more common among married couples here in Louisiana and elsewhere. As a result, more people take advantage…

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Is the best way to win a child custody battle not to fight?

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

Many Louisiana parents find themselves at the end of their relationships. As a result, they may also find themselves involved in…

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Maintaining control of the future through divorce mediation

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

The end of a Louisiana marriage often causes a couple to feel as though their lives are spinning out of control.…

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When your ex won’t let you see or communicate with your kids

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

Are you a parent? Do you share custody of your children or at least have some type of visitation rights? Is…

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When an uncontested divorce can create a financial nightmare

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

For most Louisiana residents, there is no way around losing financial ground when ending a marriage. The prospect of supporting two…

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One of the tradeoffs for paying spousal support may disappear

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

There is no way around the fact that money is a part of every divorce whether it happens here in Louisiana…

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Brendan Fraser’s spousal support problem

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

Sometimes there is no way out of paying alimony to a former spouse. While it certainly is not awarded in every…

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Fatherhood should not decrease your child custody chances

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Last Modified on Mar 29, 2024

When you first looked upon your firstborn child in a Louisiana hospital delivery room, you likely had similar mixed emotions as…

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There is more to domestic violence than physical abuse

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

October was domestic violence awareness month. Even though the month has come to a close, this column would like to touch…

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