Empowering Families

I initially went to law school because I was passionate about justice, but during orientation, I quickly realized that law school—and the practice of law—aren’t always about justice. Instead, my focus shifted to people and family, inspired by my background in a family of therapists. I’ve always been intrigued by the intersection of law and family dynamics.

I’m Katherine Miller, and after over 30 years as a family lawyer in New York City and New York State, I want to share why I founded my firm. Early in my career, I discovered that the courtroom is often a poor environment for addressing family issues. It’s simply not a good fit for families, so I pursued mediation training. My goal was to integrate mediation principles, which focus on settlement based on what matters to people, rather than just applying legal standards.

The law has principles rooted in fairness, but these don’t always align with what’s important to individuals or families. Settling disputes based on what matters to families often conflicts with traditional legal approaches. In my practice, I encountered a recurring challenge: other lawyers trained to settle disputes based on legal principles and courtroom expectations, rather than family needs.

When I got married for the first time, my grandmother told me, “Katherine, you can never get divorced.” When I questioned her, she insisted, “Family comes first.” While I believe family is incredibly important, I also believe that staying married when there’s no love left doesn’t honor the true meaning of family.

That’s why I founded the Miller Law Group—to help people navigate divorce in a way that prioritizes what’s truly important to them and their families. I invite you to explore our website, read our blog posts and articles, and listen to our videos and podcasts to see if our approach resonates with you.

Thanks for listening.