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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

Helping your kids through your divorce in healthy ways

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, this may be the healthiest possible decision for you both…

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If you are trying to decide whether or not to divorce, read on

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Last Modified on Mar 29, 2024

The decision to divorce is as personal as the decision to get married. Only you can determine whether or not seeking…

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Primary kinds of potential child custody awards

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

If you and your child’s other parent have decided to go your separate ways, you are likely preoccupied with thoughts of…

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TV star’s divorce has issues common to Louisiana families

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

Realty television star Porsha Stewart has recently told reporters that she was surprised when she heard that her husband had filed…

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Unique challenges for Millennials on the way to the alter

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

Getting married is a big decision and for many young people represents a major step towards starting their lives as independent…

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Does your friend’s divorce impact you?

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

Typically when we think about how our friend’s divorce could impact us, we think about logistical things like whether they will…

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Secret spending linked to financial disagreements, divorce

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

It’s fairly commonly known that financial disputes are a leading reason for the dissolution of a marriage cited in divorce filings…

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Court expands understanding of “biological parent”

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

A state Supreme Court took up an unusual case recently of a same-sex couple struggling over a child custody agreement. The…

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Will the new healthcare law impact divorce rates?

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

When a couple has decided that it is time to end a marriage, there are various routes that they can take…

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Biological father transfers custody to adoptive parents

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

The biological father of a four-year-old girl has transferred custody of his daughter to a couple in a different state who…

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