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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.

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Family is foundational to society. Dad is foundational to family

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

It is regularly stated that the family is the foundation of society. Whether you grant that to be true or not,…

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Is divorce risk higher or lower for those who marry later?

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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2024

As individuals, we tend to hate to think that we fall into categories. But the truth is that we are social…

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Do I have to pay child support if I’m receiving workers’ comp?

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Last Modified on Mar 29, 2024

Success in real estate is said to depend on three things: location, location and location. When the issue of child support…

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No matter a victim’s age, domestic violence deserves response

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Physical, mental or sexual attacks by one person against another are never OK. When someone who supposedly loves you commits such…

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Expert: Dating plans after divorce should include AIDS testing

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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2024

The last thing a person might be looking to do immediately after a Louisiana divorce is launching into the dating scene.…

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Once granted, divorce is typically hard to undo

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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2024

Louisiana stands apart from most other states in the nation. Few would likely dispute that assessment. One of the things that…

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Co-mom households have benefits. Are they better?

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are nearly 11 million single parents in the United States right now. What the number…

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Conflicting filings raise custody concerns in Rock’s divorce

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

The legal status of a young girl is in question as a result of divorce proceedings between comedian Chris Rock and…

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Court: Contract binds parents to child support in surrogacy case

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

The traditional view is that if two adults bring a new baby into the world, they both have a responsibility to…

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Keeping children at the center can make for a happier holiday

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Anyone who has had a child grow up and get into a serious relationship with a significant other knows the challenges…

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