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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

Regretting adoptions, parents trade children on the internet

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

When a couple or an individual decides to adopt a child, some stressful situations and difficulties are bound to arise. Particularly…

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Absent adoption or marriage, nonbiological parents have few rights

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

A state Court of Appeals recently ruled that a woman does not have to pay child support to her former partner.…

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After trouble adopting, some men choose surrogacy to become dads

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

It’s become fairly common these days for single women who want to have children to turn to options like adoption, sperm…

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Does collaborative divorce make sense for you?

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

Today in Louisiana, there are many different ways to accomplish getting a divorce. Which method will be the best depends on…

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Divorce settlement paid in pennies makes headlines

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

A woman’s choice of payment method for her $50 divorce settlement made headlines this week after her ex-husband posted a photo…

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Don’t lose sight of the ultimate goals of a divorce

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

A judge presiding over a recent phase of a 17-year-old divorce battle recently admonished the parties in court, telling the couple…

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Is joint custody always in the best interests of the child?

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Last Modified on Feb 11, 2025

The phrase “best interests of the child” is used a lot in family law. In fact, for many people who have…

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Are more couples going on vacation to save their marriage?

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Last Modified on Jul 09, 2024

For many couples, the idea of boarding a cruise ship for a weeklong sea voyage, hopping on a plane to an…

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Proposed law could help advance fathers’ rights for some

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Last Modified on Jul 08, 2024

Families today often bear little resemblance to ones from previous generations. This is one reason why it becomes necessary at times…

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Man charged with abuse of daughter

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Last Modified on Jul 10, 2024

Families take many forms in this country today. No matter what makes up a particular family however, abuse should never have…

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