On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Dec 31, 2015 | Firm News
Louisiana stands apart from most other states in the nation. Few would likely dispute that assessment. One of the things that make it different is that among its laws is one that provides for the option of covenant marriages. As we noted in a previous post, covenant...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Dec 21, 2015 | Firm News
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are nearly 11 million single parents in the United States right now. What the number may be in Louisiana and how they may be broken down in terms of gender is a bit more of a guess. Data is hard to come by easily. But if...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Dec 17, 2015 | Firm News
The legal status of a young girl is in question as a result of divorce proceedings between comedian Chris Rock and his ex-wife Malaak Compton-Rock. At issue is the fact that Compton-Rock is seeking child support for a child that Rock says is not his dependent. As a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Dec 10, 2015 | Firm News
The traditional view is that if two adults bring a new baby into the world, they both have a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of the child. But as nearly everyone would likely attest, family law is one area in which tradition does not always apply. It is...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Dec 3, 2015 | Firm News
Anyone who has had a child grow up and get into a serious relationship with a significant other knows the challenges it can create during the holidays. Who gets how much time with whom can often prove to be a big source of friction for Louisiana families. In some...