On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 26, 2016 | Firm News
According to a recent study by the American Bar Association, children may be an unwitting tool an abuser uses to control his or her spouse. This kind of manipulation is one reason why child custody cases involving domestic violence may be difficult for courts in...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 23, 2016 | Firm News
When we are children, a lot of emphasis is put on what’s fair. Even a pick-up game of basketball on a neighborhood court in Lafayette comes with an expectation that the basic rules of the game are in force. The understanding is so clear that whistles are needed....
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 15, 2016 | Firm News
Cries for improving schools in Louisiana are not new. Our state and every other state has concerns about whether our children are getting the education they need to realize their dreams and succeed in life. Experts generally agree that every child learns in different...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 12, 2016 | Fathers' Rights, Firm News
Parenting is a difficult job, often stretching people to the extremes even when both parents are actively involved in the home. But if you are a divorced mother and you find yourself juggling the rigors of raising your children, meeting the demands of your career and...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 11, 2016 | Firm News
Paul Simon sings about how there must be 50 ways to leave your lover. There are a lot of them, to be sure. Bank robbery probably is not on very many people’s lists. In Louisiana, the remedy for legally cutting ties with a spouse or dealing with some other...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 1, 2016 | Firm News
The school year is once again underway. This year could be tougher than others for students in Lafayette Parish. For awhile, the flood situation in the region raised questions about whether doors would be open, but things appear to be on track with more than 95...