On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Nov 25, 2015 | Firm News
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck — it’s a duck. This is the so-called duck test. The statement is meant to convey that something is exactly as it appears to be. Applying that concept to divorce, one might say that a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Nov 20, 2015 | Firm News
The family law landscape has been going through seismic shifts in the past few years as far as same-sex couples are concerned. As we all know, same-sex marriages have now been deemed legal in all states, including Louisiana. But that is only one small element in an...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Nov 12, 2015 | Firm News
October was domestic violence awareness month. Those with experience in family law matters in Louisiana surely were aware of that fact. If you participated in one of the many activities held to try to shed light on this particular issue, kudos. All too often, the...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Nov 5, 2015 | Firm News
There are a lot of things in life that spark arguments over what’s right and what’s fair. Sometimes the two things never quite intersect. In family law situations, where so many personal issues can create friction, the process of sorting out child support...