On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Apr 29, 2013 | Firm News
Domestic violence is a huge problem in Louisiana. In fact, the state has one of the highest rates of domestic violence fatalities in the entire country. Louisiana has a number of nonprofits and shelters that are working to address domestic violence and provide safe...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Apr 23, 2013 | Firm News
The decision to end a marriage is one of the hardest choices most people will ever have to face. However, once it becomes clear that the marriage is over, most people will have to make a very important decision – should they file for divorce first, or should...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Apr 18, 2013 | Firm News
Whether parents are married, unmarried or divorced, disputes in Louisiana that center on child custody can be highly contentious. In all Louisiana custody battles, family law judges will rule primarily according to the best interest of the child. Any instances of...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Apr 12, 2013 | Firm News
At present, about half of all spouses in Louisiana and across the rest of the country will see their marriage end in divorce. People have argued that it is too easy to get a divorce or that marriage no longer means what it used to, and a host of other inaccurate...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Apr 2, 2013 | Firm News
Divorce can be equated with more than just the end of a marriage; divorce can be equated with change. While the events and circumstances leading up to a couple in Louisiana divorcing can feel negative, a significant portion of the changes following a divorce are...