Some people assume that divorce lawyers have an advantage arguing their own divorce case in front of a judge. In reality, many attorneys in Florida view a trial as a last resort -- one that would likely result in lost time, energy and money. Some attorneys say they avoid divorce litigation because they see it as "a counter-productive force that destroys their chances of achieving a healthy negotiation climate."

According to an article published by CBS News, more than 90 percent of divorces never reach trial. Divorcing spouses frequently settle shortly before a trial in order to avoid the pitfalls of litigation that could be expensive and lengthy. Divorce attorneys often keep this statistic in mind during their own divorces, preferring not to spend time and resources preparing for a trial that will likely never occur. Instead, they may see early settlement as an appealing option that, which can end the process more quickly than going to trial.

Divorce attorneys often know from experience that the court system can be limited in its power. While many estranged spouses want to use trial as a chance to tell the judge precisely how their husband or wife has wrong them and why they deserve to be treated preferentially in court, divorce attorneys know that they have limited opportunities to do so. They are also aware that judges generally must put more emphasis on justice and established law than on sympathy for either party.

While the end of divorce proceedings can bring legal closure to a separating couple, litigation can still cause an individual to be emotionally distraught for decades. One divorce attorney said there is no winner in the divorce process. Remembering that throughout the process helps attorneys focus on the end goal, instead of getting caught up in irrelevant details along the way.

Source: Huffington Post, "What Do Divorce Lawyers Do In Their Own Divorces?" J. Richard Kulerski and Kari Cornelison, Feb. 6, 2012