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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

Divorce mediation in Louisiana can be first step to new life

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Last Modified on Jul 11, 2024

Undoubtedly, most people in Louisiana expect their marriages will last a lifetime. When the truth is different from those expectations, it…

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Restraining orders available for victims of domestic violence

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Domestic violence affects numerous families in Louisiana every year. This is an issue that law enforcement officials take very seriously, as…

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Fathers’ rights for unmarried dads

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

In the past 10 years, the number of unwed fathers has jumped over 20 percent. Unfortunately, many of those fathers are…

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State Senator Troy Brown accused of domestic abuse for 2nd time

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Louisiana lawmakers often have tough decisions to make. However, recent events involving one of their own have left those elected officials…

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Protecting children from personal disputes after divorce

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

The first year or so after a divorce may be the most difficult as former partners struggle to maintain a sense…

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Going through a legal separation? Fathers’ rights still stand

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

Choosing to end one’s marriage is not an easy decision to make. A lot is at stake, and no one wants…

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Child custody is complicated with addiction in the family

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

When drug addiction invades a family, children often suffer in unimaginable ways. Many children of drug addicts end up living with…

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Changes in families brings changes in child support expectations

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

Louisiana courts have seen interesting changes in family law over the past few years. Some decades-old provisions that were taken for…

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Disputes may be avoided by talking about money before marriage

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

The holiday season often brings a feeling of romance, which turns many Louisiana couples to thoughts of engagement and marriage. Soon,…

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Will you be given a fair chance at custody as a father?

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Traditionally, mothers received preference when it comes to custody of the children. Now, the courts use “the best interests” of the…

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