More than 90 percent of divorce cases settle prior to trial either by one spouse offering a settlement that the other accepts, or at mediation. Sometimes, however, the spouses simply can't come to an agreement on issues like child custody, child support, property division, or alimony, and they need the court to decide these issues for them.

Watch to learn if your case could potentially go to court.

For more information, read this article for lawyers.com, where Attorney Aaron Thomas explains what types of divorce cases couples try before a judge or jury.