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Lafayette Child Support Lawyer
Child support affects both parents and the resources available to their children. As a Lafayette child support attorney, Laura L. Davenport helps clients understand support calculations, modifications and enforcement. The firm evaluates the family’s circumstances and relevant records to address the children’s needs and the client’s legal obligations.
Protecting You And Your Children
Louisiana support calculations consider both parents’ incomes and the applicable guidelines. Financial records, the custody arrangement, health insurance, childcare and qualifying additional expenses can affect the calculation. Laura L. Davenport can review the figures and explain the resulting obligation.
A lower income does not automatically reduce an existing support order. R.S. 9:311 generally requires a substantial, continuing material change in circumstances, with statutory exceptions. A recalculation can depend on multiple changed facts; it is not accurate to assume that a request routinely increases or decreases payments.
Have the current order and recent income and expense records reviewed before requesting a modification. The firm can also discuss enforcement concerns and past-due support.
Establishing Paternity Is An Important Step
Biological parentage and legal parentage are not always the same question under Louisiana law. A test result does not, by itself, establish that an existing support obligation has ended. Acknowledgments, legal presumptions, judgments and filing deadlines may affect the available action.
If you have questions about establishing or disputing paternity, seek advice promptly. Laura L. Davenport can review your circumstances and explain the procedures that may apply.
Get Started Today
If you have concerns about child support or paternity, trust an attorney who knows your rights and how to protect them. Contact my Lafayette office at (337) 231-1397 or by email to schedule a confidential consultation.
Lafayette, Louisiana Child Support Related Resources:
- What does Louisiana say about child support?
- Louisiana child support guidelines may vary from other states
- Determining a fair amount for child support in Louisiana
- Fathers can seek child support modifications if needed
- Should unwed dads get a paternity test before paying support?
- What happens if you can’t make child support payments?
Lafayette, Louisiana Child Support Legal Resources
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- Louisiana State Legislature – La. R.S. 9:315, Child Support Guidelines: Economic Data, Principles and Definitions
- Louisiana State Legislature – La. R.S. 9:315.8, Calculation of Total Child Support Obligation and Worksheet
- Louisiana State Legislature – La. R.S. 9:311, Modification or Suspension of Support for a Material Change in Circumstances
- Louisiana State Legislature – Civil Code Art. 187, Disavowal Action and Proof of Paternity
- Louisiana State Legislature – Civil Code Art. 198, Father’s Action to Establish Paternity
- Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services – Child Support Enforcement Services
- 15th Judicial District Court – Hearing Officers for Child Support and Custody Matters
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Content updated October 13, 2026. General information; individual legal advice depends on your circumstances.
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