Attorneys
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Kim DeBonte
Private Practice Lawyer
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Reported Cases: WJW v. DNW, 2007 Del. Fam. Ct. LEXIS 55, In re change of name of D.M. Milburn, 2001 Del. C.P. LEXIS 56.
Practice Areas
Family Law; Adoption Law; Step Parent Adoptions; Premarital Agreements; Cohabitation Agreements; Domestic Partnerships; Annulment; Divorce; Uncontested Divorce; Marital Property Distribution; Alimony; Spousal Support; Marital Property Settlements; Separation Agreements; Post Divorce Modification; Child Support
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Admitted
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1997, Delaware
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Law School
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Widener University School of Law, J.D.
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Biography
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Her reason for pursuing law: Attorneys are drawn to the law for various reasons. Some are following in a family member’s footsteps. Others have political aspirations. Kim DeBonte became a lawyer to make a difference in people’s lives.
In fact, more than 18 years ago, the New Jersey native was a sales and marketing representative at the Pillsbury Company. Though the job was interesting, she felt compelled to do something more meaningful. That’s when she joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and worked at a shelter for families and children in Kansas City, MO.
Her exposure to domestic violence legislation, criminal law and domestic relations law led her to later decide to pursue a career in law to continue helping families and children.
After briefly serving as a Deupty Attorney General for the State of Delaware, Kim went into private practice. The doors to the Law Office of Kim DeBonte opened on June 1, 2004.
She continues to volunteer her time in representing children, through the Office of Child Advocate and in fundraising for community groups like CLASI Wellness and MDA.
Kim and her family have been residents of Delaware for 12 years.
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Born
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Glen Ridge, New Jersey, November 16, 1968
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ISLN
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913045600
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Recognitions
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Office of Child Advocate, September 2007
Recipient, Five-Year Service Award, Office of Child Advocate
Awards
Other affiliations:
Phi Delta Phi; Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society, Widener
Member, Delaware Journal of Corporate Law (Law Review #2), Widener
Former Deputy Attorney General, Criminal Division, State of Delaware
Adjunct Professor, Delaware Technical and Community College, 2001- present
Advisory Board, Paralegal Program,Delaware Technical and Community College,Owens Campus
Music Contributor, Courthouse Blues CD Fundraisers for Community Legal Aid Society
Member, Friends of Lewes Canal Front Park
Member, Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Delaware State Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section)
Member, Sussex County Bar Association
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Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Areas Of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Law
- Landlord & Tenant Law
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