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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

Some look for a leg up in a contested divorce, no matter the cost

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

Not every Louisiana couple ending their marriage can do so amicably. In some cases, the circumstances simply do not allow for…

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Upcoming tax changes re spousal support are causing a panic

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

Louisiana residents who are contemplating divorce sometime in the next year have a new concern. The way that spousal support is treated by…

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Is one of your New Year’s resolutions an uncontested divorce?

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

When a new year begins, many Louisiana residents take stock of their lives. In doing so, some will determine that their…

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Overnight visits with Dad can make all the difference

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

If you are a dad with a divorce looming in your future, you may be dealing with many emotions. Foremost in…

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Parents don’t pay child support to be able to see their children

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

Whether married or divorced, parents have an obligation to support their children financially. When the relationship between parents ends, Louisiana family…

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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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