Practice Focus
Caryn Waxman has represented matrimonial and family law clients throughout Vermont since 1996. She 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.
Professional Activities
Caryn serves as co-chair of the DRM Family Law Group. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Vermont Bar Association, and she presents advanced trainings in family law matters to audiences that include lawyers, paralegals, financial advisors and marital counselors.
Caryn is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. AAML applicants must have focused primarily in the area of family law for at least ten years and must pass written and oral examinations, receive recognition as first-rate matrimonial lawyers by judges and peers, aspire to high ethical standards and demonstrate involvement in activities that elevate the standards and improve the practice of matrimonial law. AAML fellows are widely recognized by judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with a high level of knowledge, skill and integrity.
Community Involvement
Caryn is a 2010 graduate of Leadership Champlain, a leadership development program sponsored by the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Publications/Presentations
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:
"Divorce in the Current Economy," Vermont Bar Association, 2009
"Successfully Representing Non-traditional Families," National Business Institute, 2009
“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
"Collaborative Law, A New Model for Divorce," Vermont Bar Association, 2005
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