Our experienced Upper East Side divorce attorneys help Manhattan families navigate divorce with dignity through mediation, collaborative law, and compassionate communication that protects children and preserves what matters most.

Key Takeaways:

  • Our trusted attorneys focus on creative solutions through collaborative law and mediation rather than contentious courtroom battles, prioritizing your family’s unique needs over rigid legal formulas.
  • With over 150+ years of collective experience and AV Preeminent ratings, our skilled team handles complex cases involving significant assets while protecting your children’s well-being throughout the process.
  • We guide clients through divorce using powerful communication techniques to reach dignified results, whether through settlement or, when necessary, courtroom advocacy.

The law has principles, standards, formulas for dividing assets and determining custody. But your family isn’t a formula, your children aren’t data points, and the life you’re building on the other side of this divorce deserves more than a one-size-fits-all legal approach.

At Miller Law Group, our Upper East Side divorce attorneys practice at the intersection where law meets the reality of your life—where legal knowledge combines with a genuine understanding of what families need during this profound transition. Founded by Katherine Miller, a nationally recognized leader in collaborative divorce and mediation with over 30 years of experience, our firm was built on a revolutionary idea: families deserve to divorce in a way that prioritizes their unique needs, protects their children’s well-being, and preserves their dignity throughout the process.

Contact us today to book a consultation and discover how our approach can help your family navigate this difficult transition.

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A Different Philosophy for Manhattan Families

For decades, you may have honored your marriage vows through challenges, compromises, and countless moments of putting your family first. But sometimes honoring your family means recognizing when staying married no longer serves the people you love most. The decision to divorce isn’t about giving up on family—it’s about reimagining what family means when love has changed.

Traditional divorce litigation operates under the outdated assumption that courtroom battles are the only path forward. Our knowledgeable attorneys fundamentally reject this approach. The courtroom is often a poor environment for addressing family issues, which is why our firm was founded on finding a better way.

Research shows that it’s not the divorce itself that harms children most, but witnessing their parents in destructive conflict. Our skilled team works tirelessly to prevent this outcome.

Our Approach: Excellence + Compassion

Excellence and compassion have always been our trademark. We believe in using collaboration and conversation to reach results that are fair to all parties, focusing on what’s important to our clients rather than what legal standards alone might dictate.

Our experienced Upper East Side divorce attorneys are leaders in the collaborative divorce movement in New York. Founder Katherine Miller has been at the forefront of this approach for over two decades, teaching other professionals mediation and collaborative law techniques as a director at the Center for Understanding in Conflict for more than 15 years.

Mediation offers couples a private, solution-focused alternative to traditional litigation. You and your spouse meet for structured sessions with a neutral mediator who guides constructive dialogue. This approach is significantly less expensive than going to court, maintains confidentiality, and gives you greater control over the outcome.

While we prioritize alternatives to courtroom battles, we’re also skilled litigators when circumstances require it, particularly in cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, or when one spouse refuses to negotiate in good faith.

Protecting What Matters Most: Your Children

For our team, protecting your children’s interests isn’t just one consideration—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Founder Katherine Miller established this principle based on her own experience going through divorce with two young children.

Children need assurance that they are loved by both parents and won’t be abandoned. They need parents who can co-parent constructively and cooperatively for their sake.

Our attorneys help parents develop parenting plans that maintain stability across two households, keep children out of conflict, preserve relationships with both parents, and address practical concerns like school schedules and healthcare decisions. The goal isn’t just satisfying legal requirements—it’s helping your children feel secure, loved, and able to thrive.

Why Choose Our Compassionate Upper East Side Divorce Attorneys

Our Upper East Side divorce attorneys are award-winning professionals recognized for excellence in family law, but what truly sets us apart is our philosophy. We were founded on the belief that there had to be a better way than the adversarial litigation model that dominates traditional family law.

For over 30 years, we’ve operated on core values that guide every decision: dignity, integrity, compassion, and excellence. We think about clients as people first, not case files. We believe your family deserves to divorce in a way that preserves your dignity.

Whether your case involves executive compensation packages, stock options, multiple properties, family trusts, or business valuations, we bring the financial sophistication and legal acumen necessary to protect your interests while maintaining the collaborative approach that serves your family best. Whether you have complex assets to protect or simply want to ensure your children emerge from this transition feeling secure and loved by both parents, we bring both the legal knowledge and compassionate approach your family needs.


Taking Your First Step

Your next chapter begins with a conversation. Book a consultation with our experienced divorce attorneys to discuss what matters most to you and your family. During this initial meeting, we’ll listen to your story, answer your questions, and help you understand the paths available to you—with no obligation and no judgment.

The choice of whether and when to proceed is entirely yours. If Miller Law Group feels like the right fit, our Upper East Side divorce attorneys will stand beside you through every stage of this transition. We’re ready to listen when you’re ready to talk.