Caryn E. Waxman

Caryn Waxman concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce, civil union dissolutions, child custody, relocation disputes, child support, post judgment modifications and enforcement of court orders, as well as adoption, step-parent adoption and guardianship matters.

Caryn has extensive experience with complex matrimonial actions involving high asset divorce clients. Within the range of family law disputes, Caryn has substantial litigation experience, and she has successfully negotiated resolutions in even the most contentious and contested matters. Caryn’s work with her clients is focused on reducing conflict and creating long-term sustainable solutions to what often appear to be insurmountable circumstances. 

Where appropriate, Caryn incorporates alternative dispute resolution into matrimonial and parenting matters where a favorable outcome would encompass the ability of divorcing spouses to maintain and continue a co-parenting or otherwise amicable relationship.

Caryn has represented matrimonial and family law clients throughout Vermont since 1996. She serves as vice chair of the Family Law Group.
Caryn serves as a guardian ad litem for the Chittenden Family and Chittenden Probate Courts.

Caryn is a member of the Class of 2010 of Leadership Champlain, a leadership development program sponsored by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Caryn lectures frequently on matrimonial and family law matters in continuing legal education seminars and teaches Pro Se Education at Chittenden Family Court. Recent and upcoming presentations include:

“A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings,” National Business Institute, November 2008

"Child Support Guidelines, Calculations, Enforcement and Collections" (presenter) and "Understanding and Assisting in the Divorce Cases" (co-presenter), Family Law Seminar, Vermont Paralegal Organization, 2008

"Baby on Board: Handling Child Custody, Visitation and Support Issues," A Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings, National Business Institute, 2008