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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

What can fathers do to help their kids through divorce?

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

If you asked every Louisiana father what the most challenging part of his parenting vocation is, answers would probably vary greatly.…

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Prenuptial agreements: The practical side of wedding plans

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

Dresses, flowers and venues, along with other details, often preoccupy Louisiana residents who are planning their weddings. Creating the perfect day…

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Do you really need to suffer through a contested divorce?

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

You and your spouse probably grew tired of arguing and no longer seeing eye-to-eye. You may have fallen out of love…

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What does Louisiana say about child support?

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

Most Louisiana parents know that they must support their children financially at least until they reach the age of 18. This…

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Using divorce mediation to make financial decisions

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

Dealing with the family finances can become a challenge under the best of circumstances. When a Louisiana couple decides to end…

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Your gender shouldn’t matter with regard to child custody orders

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

Times have changed in Louisiana and throughout the nation. Depending on your age, you may recall the days when most fathers…

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Sharing child custody may benefit everyone involved

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Deciding how to parent after a divorce may just be one of the biggest challenges Louisiana couples face when they end…

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Knowledge is power in an uncontested divorce

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

In many Louisiana homes, one spouse takes on the responsibility of keeping track of the household finances, assets and liabilities. This…

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Your family is unique and so is your uncontested divorce

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

Well-meaning family, friends and colleagues may provide you unsolicited advice when you announce that your marriage is ending. Even if they…

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Fathers can seek child support modifications if needed

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

For parents in Louisiana and elsewhere, child support can be a rather contentious topic. Yes, it is important to make sure…

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