A divorce attorney is an attorney that represents a party during a divorce and who specializes in family and/or matrimonial law. Each party in a divorce needs to have his/her own divorce attorney to represent him/her. One attorney cannot represent two parties who oppose each other. They have to look out for the best interest of their client (usually the one who hires them). You need legal representation by a divorce attorney to ensure that you receive a fair and equal distribution settlement and rights in the divorce. Divorce attorneys can either be expensive (more experienced) or on the cheaper side (right out of law school). Depending upon what would suit you best, narrow down your choices by scheduling free consultations with a few divorce attorneys and ask questions to see how they can help you. No matter which way you look at it, they all studied the same laws in school and know the law inside and out. A divorce attorney right out of law school might do just as good of a job as an experienced divorce attorney; however, they could also do worse. The decision is yours. This is your life; choose who will help you the best.