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Attorneys, Accident & Property Damage Attorneys, Automobile Accident Attorneys, Business Litigation Attorneys, Child Custody Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, Divorce Attorneys, Employment Discrimination Attorneys, Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts, Family Law Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Juvenile Law Attorneys, Labor & Employment Law Attorneys, Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Real Estate Attorneys, Social Security & Disability Law Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys, Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Divorce
Child Support
Dad agrees to pay a monthly child support amount for his four children. When each of the two oldest reach age 18, the parent decreases child support by one fourth. The third child decides to live with Dad, and for four years, Mom and Dad each have custody of one of the two minor children. During that time, Dad pays Mom one quarter of the original child support order, believing that because Mom only had to support one child, and one child lived with him, he was following the law’s requirements. Mom accepted the child support payments, and told the Office of Child Support that Dad was up to date in his payments. Neither party filed for a modification. Eight years after the final decree, Mom claims arrears based on the original child support order, and claims Dad owes her an additional $27,000.00. The verdict? The law is on Mom’s side. Vermont Statutes provide that a child support order remains in place until a party files a motion to modify, and the modification is retroactive only to the date the motion was filed. With rare exceptions, the courts have interpreted this to mean that no matter who is actually taking care of the children, the child support order must be upheld. So, if there are any household changes such that child support should be changed, it is imperative that you file a motion to modify. While the courts encourage informal agreements in most cases, they will not recognize informal agreements regarding child support.
Child Custody and Visitation
“I started working with Bucknam & Black in 2015 when I sought legal child custody advice. Deborah immediately put me at ease and provided me with a lot of knowledge regarding rights of a single mother in the State of Vermont.”
Guardianship
We help executors and administrators of estates navigate, prepare and file the required court documents for opening, administering, and closing estates. We also represent parties in will contests and other contested matters in probate court. We also help clients who are involved in guardianship proceedings in probate court.
Spousal Support
It is my experience that often during the divorce proceedings, one party may decide not to request as many assets, or as much child or spousal support as he or she is entitled to because the party does not want any confrontation, or wants to have the divorce finalized as soon as possible. That party almost always regrets that decision later—when his or her ex-spouse and the ex-spouse’s new wife or husband are reaping the financial benefits of the divorce. How to avoid this problem: Insist on receiving what you are entitled to under the law when you are negotiating a property settlement or support, or asking the judge to decide, no matter how uncomfortable that is. You are not “taking him/her to the cleaners” as your spouse may accuse you of doing, if you are only asking for what the law provides.

Criminal Defense
We have all watched enough television to know that our Miranda rights include a “right to an attorney; if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.” What happens when the court determines that you have to pay for your own attorney?
Wrongful Death
We represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases, including wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, professional malpractice and civil rights. We work with insurance adjustors to obtain a fair settlement, and if we cannot reach a settlement, we will vigorously pursue the case to jury trial.
Misdemeanors
“Deb is a true professional who is honest, upfront, thoughtful, treats clients with great respect, is there when you need her, and who gets the work done in a very reasonable length of time – an attorney who truly cares and works very hard to do the best thing for her clients.”
Murder
This piece by Amy E. Davis, Esquire was featured in the Vermont Bar Journal, Winter, 2016-17, Volume 42, No. 3. In a recent episode of “How to Get Away with Murder,” hot-shot defense attorney Annalise Keating has her law license temporarily suspended following an incident where she slapped a client across the face in the […]
Juvenile Crimes

Business and Corporate Law

Business Disputes
Deborah T. Bucknam has been practicing law in Vermont since 1979, and was licensed to practice in New Hampshire in 2005. She has practiced in all courts in Vermont, including the Vermont Supreme Court and all divisions of Vermont Superior Court, including the Probate Division, Family Division and Criminal Division, as well as Vermont Federal District Court. She has litigated hundreds of contested matters, including personal injury, civil rights, voter fraud, land use, contract disputes, tax appeals, family and guardianship cases, criminal defense, and administrative proceedings before various Vermont administrative boards.

Wrongful Termination
If you are involved in a contract dispute, a dispute with a business partner or shareholder, or you need to dissolve a partnership or corporation, we can represent you in negotiations or, if necessary, in court. We also represent parties in interference with contract or business relations claims, and we represent employers and employees in non-compete contracts, employment contracts, and wrongful termination.
Employment Discrimination
What you should know about employment discrimination Employers and employees are usually aware that discrimination in the work place is illegal. The definition of illegal discrimination, however, can be difficult to understand. As I have shared with clients in the past, it is not illegal for a boss to be a lout. But when does […]
Employment Contract

Real Estate Litigation
We represent property owners in property tax appeals, zoning, land use permits and Act 250 appeals. We also represent people in boundary disputes, title disputes, partition actions, nuisance cases, water rights, easements and adverse possession.
Real Estate Transactions
Our Firm’s philosophy is to provide a professional, personal approach to every client. We make it our priority to understand your needs and your goals. We tell you clearly how we can help you, and we give you a range of options from which to choose. We strive for the best result for you, whether in court, or ensuring your interests are protected while avoiding courtroom disputes. We provide efficient, personalized legal documents for you whether you are setting up corporation, want to do estate planning, need a contract or agreement, or are involved in a real estate transaction.
Easement
Land Use and Zoning
Property Damage

Personal Injury
You are injured because of someone else’s wrongdoing, and you need a lawyer. How do you go about choosing a lawyer? First, you need to know what qualifications a personal injury lawyer should have...
Auto Accidents
Medicaid Planning
In addition, a lawyer will be able to let you know if you need more complicated estate planning for either tax purposes or Medicaid planning. Finally, most lawyers will safeguard your will, and remind you of any legal issues that may come up in the future that will affect your will.

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Wills
Probate

Tax Law
We guide town and municipalities on contract issues, zoning appeals, and tax appeals. We strive to help municipalities prevent mistakes, and avoid litigation. If litigation is necessary, we represent municipalities in administrative proceedings and in court. We also represent parties who are having disputes with municipal authorities, such as zoning appeals and tax appeals.

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