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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

Tupac Shakur’s parents in divorce battle before recent death

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Last Modified on Mar 29, 2024

When affluent couples in Louisiana choose to end their marital unions, various legal challenges often arise. The same can typically be…

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Is domestic violence a gender issue or a human issue?

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

In our last post, we explored how Louisiana has a lot of different ways to seek protection from possible threats of…

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How do I go about seeking a protection order in Louisiana?

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Did you know that there are 12 statutes and articles on the books in Louisiana related to seeking protection orders from…

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What Louisiana laws cover grandparent visitation and custody?

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Few would likely deny that the norm for most Louisiana families is one that is cross-generational. Where there are children, there…

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What can I as a parent of a divorcing child do to help?

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

Lots of books and seminars offer guidance to help couples get through divorce. There’s not much out there to help parents…

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Can pet custody be part of a prenuptial agreement?

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

When you talk about your family do you include Fido, Fluffy, Polly or Iggy? A lot of people in Louisiana do.…

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What Social Security rights do children of unwed parents have?

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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2024

Child support is probably one of the most important matters that family law deals with in Louisiana. It can also be…

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Things to know about high conflict divorce

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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2024

When it comes to divorce there can be a lot of issues that turn the proceedings into a high-conflict situation. But…

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MLB credited with decisive anti-domestic violence action

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Domestic violence is not a pretty thing. Some in Louisiana may agree with the opinion that it would be more appropriately…

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Is bird’s nest a custody plan soup you want to get into?

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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2024

Mom and dad can’t stay under the same roof together. Divorce seems the proper solution, but the children shouldn’t suffer as…

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