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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

Adjusting child support: Avoiding nonpayment

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Especially in the early process of divorce, the proceedings can be difficult and downtime abundant. When the courts create a temporary…

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New child support rule may benefit incarcerated parents

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

When a person is in jail in Louisiana, he or she has few resources to pay debts. In 2010, a study…

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Fathers’ rights: 3 areas that deserve your attention

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

If you are struggling with matters associated with fathers’ rights, it’s important to learn more about your legal rights and how…

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Property division not easy for man with $20 million settlement

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

There are at least two sides to every divorce. This may be especially true when it comes to property division and…

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October is dedicated to domestic abuse awareness

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. In Louisiana and across the country, people are gathering for walks, rallies and lectures,…

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Property distribution only one aspect of Pitt/Jolie divorce

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

Unlike high profile celebrity couples such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, people in Louisiana may be fortunate to maintain some…

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Louisiana Courts and Fathers’ Rights: What Dads Need to Know

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Gender bias is a common reality for women throughout the United States. One place, though, where men face significant gender bias…

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Child custody cases involving abuse are challenging

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

According to a recent study by the American Bar Association, children may be an unwitting tool an abuser uses to control…

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Procedural flaws can lead to unfair support conditions

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

When we are children, a lot of emphasis is put on what’s fair. Even a pick-up game of basketball on a…

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Research: To improve education for all, counter domestic violence

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Cries for improving schools in Louisiana are not new. Our state and every other state has concerns about whether our children…

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