On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Mar 6, 2021 | Child Custody
If you share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse, you must work diligently to foster a positive co-parenting relationship. Often, this requires minimizing conflict whenever possible. Sorting out all details of the co-parenting arrangement early is a good way to...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jan 31, 2021 | Child Custody
For parents, among the most important aspects of a divorce is having to make decisions concerning child custody and visitation. In a post-divorce world, ensuring quality parenting time is always top of mind. In the state of Louisiana, the family court system...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 14, 2020 | Child Custody
As a parent negotiating a child custody arrangement, you hope you and your co-parent get it right the first time. But this is not always the case, even when the parents cannot work out a settlement and a family court judge must decide how custody will be divided up....
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jun 28, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
After divorce, Louisiana parents usually want to remain active and involved in the lives of their children. While this might seem like a given, many fathers feel as if they face unfair disadvantages in terms of child custody and support. This is despite the...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Apr 1, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
Divorcing parents often keep their children as the focal point during proceedings, carefully considering how various decisions will affect their best interests. However, some parents in Louisiana might be misguided in their approach to dealing with child custody both...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Feb 25, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
Louisiana parents generally want to do what is best for their children. However, figuring out what is in their best interest is not always clear, especially when a family situation is already complicated by a divorce. Co-parenting is a fairly popular choice for...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jan 4, 2019 | Child Custody, Firm News
Creating a happy and comfortable space for children after a divorce is usually a priority for parents, and yet it can be incredibly difficult to accomplish. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, some Louisiana parents might find success in working together and...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Dec 14, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
Child custody is a sensitive matter regardless of the season. However, the holidays are a time of increased emotions and stress, and it can be quite difficult for Louisiana parents to get through this time of year after divorce. Many parents experience anger, sadness...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Nov 19, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
Louisiana fathers today tend to be more involved than men of the past, but family law has not exactly caught up with this change just yet. According to some men, fathers are still treated much differently after divorce, and they often feel more like add-ons to...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Sep 13, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
Most people hope for a quick and painless conclusion to their divorce proceedings. Unfortunately, real life is often very different. Divorces in Louisiana can and do drag on, leaving many people worried about their finances, children and more. Temporary orders are a...