Bryan Driscoll
Divorce Content Specialist & Lawyer
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Bryan is a non-practicing lawyer, HR consultant, and legal content writer. With nearly 20 years of experience in the legal field, he has a deep understanding of family and employment laws. His goal is to provide readers with clear and accessible information about the law, and to help people succeed by providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the legal landscape. Bryan lives in Orlando, Florida.
Bryan's Recent Articles
Adult Students: Going Back to School During or After Divorce
Learn how to navigate the complex world of adult education amidst the emotional roller coaster and financial impact of divorce.
How to Deal with Jealousy after Divorce
Jealousy after divorce is common yet seldom discussed, and it can block your healing. How to deal with it.
5 Reassuring Facts about Love and Life after Divorce
Yes, you can find peace after divorce. Here are some important reminders.
Divorce Rates by Career or Field of Work
Are marriage and divorce statistics impacted by career choice? A look at some national averages.
Can I Change Child Support or Custody Terms after My Divorce Is Final?
Learn about changing child support or custody terms after your divorce has been finalized.
Full Disclosure in Divorce: How to Give It and Get It
A look at full financial disclosure in divorce: what to provide, what to expect, and what to do if you believe your spouse is hiding assets.
How to Keep Making Progress during Divorce Waiting Periods
Divorce law may require you to wait three months, six months, or a year or more to finalize your divorce. What to do in the meantime.
Do You Ever Need a Lawyer for an Uncontested Divorce?
An uncontested divorce is often thought of as the easiest and cheapest type of divorce. Are you a candidate for this process?
Pros and Cons of Keeping Your Divorce Private Until It's Done
Should you keep your divorce a secret as long as possible? Pros and cons of this strategy.
12 Sneaky Divorce Tactics and How to Outsmart Them
What to do if your soon-to-be-ex is roadblocking your divorce process.
Does a Divorce Petition or Complaint Ever Expire?
Your divorce petition is the first of your divorce papers. What happens if you wait too long to act on it?
Guide to Postnuptial Agreements and Sample Postnup
What is a postnuptial agreement, and what can you put in it? Why is it a good idea to get one? Get a postnuptial agreement online with Hello Divorce.
Marital Settlement Agreement in Florida
Information about divorce settlement agreements in Florida.
What Is an Affidavit of Indigency?
Sometimes called a poverty affidavit, this form can help you avoid paying certain fees.
Divorce Decree vs. Divorce Certificate: Are They Different?
Your divorce decree and divorce certificate are two important divorce papers for your records. What’s the difference between them?
What is an FL-115 Form, and Who Fills It Out?
Service of process is a necessary part of divorce. Make sure you know about this form if you’re getting divorced in California.
Things to Do Before You File for Divorce in California
Planning to divorce in California? Get these things in order first for a smoother divorce process.
Dividing Personal Property in a California Divorce
Filing for divorce? Personal property will inevitably come up. Read more to understand how dividing personal property plays into your California divorce.
Custody and Visitation Plans in California
If you’re a divorcing parent in California, you are probably wondering about the future living arrangements of your minor child.
How Does Adultery Affect Divorce in California?
Could the fact that you or your spouse committed adultery impact your divorce settlement in California?
Why Is the Court Model of Divorce Sometimes Called a Zero-Sum Game?
Is there a way to “win” at divorce? The answer may not be what you think.
How to Prepare for Your Postnuptial Agreement Attorney Meeting
A postnup outlines ownership of marital assets in the event of a divorce. It may also give direction on child custody, child support, and business assets.
How to Get Divorced with No Money
Want a divorce but think you can't afford one? There is assistance available for those who can document their inability to pay for a divorce. Learn more.
What Is a Moderately Contested Divorce?
If you and your spouse disagree on how to resolve some divorce terms, you may be in a moderately contested divorce. Learn more about this type of divorce.
Seek Legal Advice ASAP if These Pertain to Your Divorce
Questions about the legal process of divorce, division of marital property, or other aspects of your divorce agreement? When to seek legal advice.
Why Is the Court Model of Divorce Sometimes Called a Zero-Sum Game?
Is there a way to “win” at divorce? The answer may not be what you think.
How to Prepare for Your Postnuptial Agreement Attorney Meeting
A postnup outlines ownership of marital assets in the event of a divorce. It may also give direction on child custody, child support, and business assets.
How to Get Divorced with No Money
Want a divorce but think you can't afford one? There is assistance available for those who can document their inability to pay for a divorce. Learn more.
What Is a Moderately Contested Divorce?
If you and your spouse disagree on how to resolve some divorce terms, you may be in a moderately contested divorce. Learn more about this type of divorce.
Seek Legal Advice ASAP if These Pertain to Your Divorce
Questions about the legal process of divorce, division of marital property, or other aspects of your divorce agreement? When to seek legal advice.
Can a No-Fault Divorce Be Contested?
Although a no-fault divorce doesn’t place blame, it can be contested.
Missing Too Much Work or Underperforming at Your Job During Divorce?
Your job security shouldn’t be on the line just because you’re getting divorced. Here are tips to succeed at both.
What Is a Counterclaim, and Why Would You File One in Divorce?
This legal tool allows the respondent to assert their own claims against the petitioner (the person who initiated the divorce).
What Is a Case Management Conference?
How to prepare for a case management conference during a divorce, and what to expect from the judge.
Why Are Annulments So Hard to Get?
In this blog, we break down the types of annulments, who might be granted one, and for what qualifying reasons.
Who Gets to Keep the Financial Advisor in Divorce?
Is it okay for both spouses to stay with the same financial advisor after divorce? Why or why not?
Ex is Retiring, You Have a Claim, but You Don't Have a QDRO?
Pension benefits are split according to a divorce settlement agreement, but what happens if you don’t have a QDRO in place? Find out here.
Investment 101 for the Newly Divorced
Regardless of your pre-divorce finances, you will need to make adjustments post-divorce. Practical financial planning advice for the newly divorced.
Can You Keep Life Insurance on Your Ex-Spouse?
Should you take out a life insurance policy on your ex? How it could help you, and how you can get one.
Avoid These 4 Mistakes When Seeking Financial Support in Divorce
How to maximize the amount of support you get from your ex after divorce.
Selling the House: Home Improvements to Increase Its Appeal and Price
You’re getting divorced and selling your marital home. Tips to entice potential buyers to your house after divorce.
Joint Tenancy vs. Community Property in Divorce
How will you share or split property with your ex-spouse in your divorce decree? Learn more here.
Quitclaim Deed vs. Warranty Deed after Divorce
Understand the options you and your former spouse have regarding your marital property division.
How to Choose a Realtor during or after Divorce
Finding the right realtor to sell your home after divorce.
How Does a Divorce Affect the Value of a House?
The division of property is part of the divorce process. Could your divorce affect your home’s valuation?
What’s the Difference Between Single Parenting and Dual Parenting?
A dual-parent household is often referred to as a nuclear family. A single parent lives without a co-parent.
What Not to Say to a Guardian Ad Litem: Dos & Dont's
Worried about what to say and how to act around a court-appointed guardian ad litem? Learn more here.
What Is the UIFSA, and How Does It Affect My Divorce?
The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act is a law that governs how child support orders are established and enforced across state lines.
What Is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem gives professional input in child custody cases and other situations where the child's mental health and well-being are of concern.
7 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Kids When You're Apart
Geographical distance doesn't have to translate to emotional distance. Here are ways to stay connected with your child.
Automatic Temporary Injunction: Common Questions
An automatic temporary injunction is a court order that protects both parties during a legal separation or divorce case.
Can I Convert My Legal Separation to Divorce?
What are a married couple’s options if they are legally separated and now want to get divorced?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Divorce
Find out what ADR is and if it’s right for your situation.
Divorcing a Spouse with a Victim Mentality
Some people are harder to divorce than others. Advice if your spouse has a victim mentality and tries to make you feel guilty.
Divorcing an Incarcerated Spouse
How a divorce case might proceed if one spouse is incarcerated.
Signs You and Your Spouse Take Each Other for Granted
Have you and your spouse stopped appreciating things about each other and your marriage? How it feels and what to do.
How to Help a Co-worker or Employee Going through Divorce
When someone at work goes through the divorce process, it can be challenging to know how to support them without crossing boundaries. Here are some tips.
How to Explain Your Reconciliation With Your Ex-Spouse to Others
Did you get back together with your ex? How to explain your reconciliation to your kids, family, coworkers, and friends.
Do You Need Premarital Counseling?
If you’re engaged, premarital counseling is highly recommended. It can help safeguard your relationship from the strain of divorce in the future.
How Long Does It Take Kids to Adjust to Their Parents’ Divorce?
No age makes a child immune to the pains of divorce, but their reactions may coincide with their maturity level or developmental stage.
Why You Shouldn't Compare Your Healing Timeline to Others
Giving yourself permission to go slow after divorce, and tips for how to stop comparing yourself to others.
Tips for Men Struggling to Cope with Divorce
Dealing with the tough emotions that come up in divorce, and finding hope for a better life.
What Is the Difference Between Marital Counseling and Divorce Therapy?
Counseling and therapy can offer immense value at different stages of a relationship.
Can You Permanently Separate and Never Divorce?
Forever separated but never divorced. It might seem unconventional, but it makes sense for some couples.
How Often Does Sudden Wealth or a Windfall Cause Divorce?
Would suddenly having a lot more money make your marriage better or worse?
Potential Pitfalls of Ending a Domestic Partnership
While the process varies from state to state, if you have a domestic partnership agreement, your official document may outline the steps you must follow.
3 Common Reasons People Delay Divorce
Why married couples put off getting divorced, even when one or both of them know they want to break up.
Colorado Common-Law Marriage
What Colorado family law says about informal marriage, otherwise known as common-law marriage, and how to get a common-law divorce.
Guide to QDROs in Colorado
Must-have information about dividing retirement benefits in Colorado divorce with a QDRO.
Annulment of Marriage in Colorado
Can you get an annulment in Colorado? Learn about the Colorado Declaration of Invalidity here.