On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Dec 4, 2019 | Firm News
As a father, you may not always be clear on your rights. If you were not married to the mother of your child at the time of his or her birth, then you have no legal parental rights. Therefore, it is important to establish those as soon as possible. Another situation...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Oct 23, 2019 | Firm News
As your children grow, you will treasure the precious memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings spent around the tree. When you share custody, however, dividing parenting time over the holidays can sometimes become complicated. Try these strategies to make sure...
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 | Jun 22, 2019 | Firm News
Your child was younger when you first divorced and made custody arrangements. Since that time, your child has lived with you the majority of the time, and your house serves as his or her home base. Where he or she attends school, the friends he or she makes, and other...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jun 21, 2019 | Child Support, Firm News
Living through poor economic times can be tough. Incomes usually stagnate, jobs become scarce and Louisiana couples may have to face a growing number of financial problems in their marriages. Since money is a major cause of marital stress, some might think that the...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jun 18, 2019 | Child Support, Firm News
A better, stronger economy is supposed to be good for everyone. However, for some people in Louisiana, it could mean something very different — divorce. As it turns out, the divorce rate actually decreases during poor economic times and increases again once...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jun 12, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
For some people the question comes as a complete surprise, while for others it is more of an expected step in their marriage. No matter how a person felt when their spouse asked them for a divorce, it is important to take action in a timely manner. While there are...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jun 11, 2019 | Child Support, Firm News
Getting a divorce as a parent can be overwhelming, especially for Louisiana parents who end up with primary custody of their children. Raising children on a single income is certainly a difficult task. Many of these parents rely on child support payments from their...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | Jun 6, 2019 | Divorce, Firm News
Deciding to divorce can be an emotionally-charged experience, and the idea of heading to war in the courtroom can seem necessary and even cathartic. However, what might feel satisfying in the moment might not be a good idea for in the long run. Divorce mediation can...
On Behalf of The Law Office of Laura L. Davenport | May 19, 2019 | Firm News
Despite the fact that gender roles within families continue to change, the perception of the mother keeping the family home with the children and the father living in a small, dark and dingy apartment seem to persist. You may be facing paying child support and/or...