On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | May 17, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
Saving for retirement is no small feat. Many couples in Louisiana try to start saving as early on in their marriages and careers as possible, but rising costs of living can leave some feeling worried about how stable their financial futures really are. These worries...
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Apr 24, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
Creating a prenuptial agreement is a smart way to protect personal property while also laying a foundation for open and honest communication during marriage. While prenuptial agreements are generally fairly straightforward, Louisiana couples could still be making some...
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Mar 22, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
Owning and operating a business with a spouse can be a great way to spend time together while also establishing a family income. Divorce can complicate business matters, though, and some Louisiana couples might find themselves stuck in seemingly impossible situations....
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Mar 18, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
A fundamental aspect of divorce is the process by which couples divide up their marital property. In Louisiana, property division should end with both people walking away with approximately half of the marital assets. But what happens if one person decides to hide...
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Feb 12, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
From secrets to favorite activities to physical property, married couples tend to share most of their lives with another. Untangling these types of personal connections during a divorce can be tricky enough without piling things like property division on top. This is...
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Feb 4, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
People usually put an enormous amount of time and effort into deciding what to pass on to heirs. These individuals might even try to envision how their heirs will enjoy their inheritances, but few might be able to predict an unfortunately all-too-common occurrence...
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jan 28, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
As a father, you play an essential role in your children’s lives. Unfortunately, family courts do not always take that role as seriously as they should. If you are worried that you are losing out on valuable time with your children or are being unfairly burdened...
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jan 18, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
Louisiana online shoppers might not have known anything about the founder and CEO of Amazon until recently, when Jeff Bezos made national headlines because of his upcoming divorce. While some of the focus has revolved around Amazon itself and how the company might be...
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Dec 7, 2018 | Family Law, Firm News
In general, Louisiana couples are increasingly aware of the benefits of signing a prenup. However, being aware of how good something is and actually following through with doing it are two very different things. Whether couples initially decided against using a...
On behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Nov 30, 2018 | Family Law, Firm News
Finding love after a divorce can be an invigorating experience. However, it can also feel more complicated, especially for Louisiana baby boomers who are in or nearing retirement. Prenuptial agreements can help these individuals protect their own interests and even...
