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
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.
What Are the Most Difficult Changes after Divorce?
An inspirational look at some of the changes you might expect after going through divorce.
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?
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.
How to Get Free Legal Help in Your State
Facing divorce? Low on funds? All is not lost. Find out about free legal aid options and fee waivers in your state.
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.
How to Get Free Legal Help in Your State
Facing divorce? Low on funds? All is not lost. Find out about free legal aid options and fee waivers in your state.
What Is an Automatic Temporary Injunction and How Might One Affect Me?
Don’t get caught off-guard. Know what to expect before an automatic temporary injunction goes into effect.
How Do I Contest a Divorce Petition?
You've been served with divorce papers. Find out what you can and can't do next.
What Is an Automatic Temporary Restraining Order (ATRO)?
Basic information about automatic temporary restraining orders in divorce.
Military Divorce Statistics
Stats about military divorce. Whether you're a servicemember or just curious about divorce statistics, this information is for you.
12 Things People Forget to Include in Their Settlement Agreements
Everyone remembers the kids, house, and major financial accounts. Here are some of the things divorcing couples often forget that are also important.
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.
How Financially Damaging is Divorce?
Read our tips and advice if you feel worried or anxious about how much divorce is going to cost.
5 Mistakes People Make on Their Taxes During and After Divorce
How getting divorced affects your taxes, tax mistakes to avoid, and tips for making the best of your situation.
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 Does a Divorce Mortgage Specialist Do?
How divorcing couples can benefit from working with a divorce mortgage professional.
How Do You Separate When You Own a House Together?
What to do with your shared home whether you are getting divorced or entering a trial or permanent separation.
Divorce Home Buyout Guide
Are you considering a house buyout? Factors to consider include how much equity you have and the appraised value of your home.
What Is Parental Kidnapping?
A look at parental kidnapping cases and how they affect the child, parent, and family unit.
What Is Child Custody Arbitration?
What is child custody arbitration, and is it the best solution for your child custody case?
What Is a Paternity Suit?
All about paternity suits, from establishing paternity to filing a suit.
What is a Morality Clause in Divorce and Custody Terms?
The information you need to know about morality clauses and divorce.
Tips for When Your Co Parent Makes You Do Most of the Parenting
Advice for divorced parents who feel like they’re doing more than their share of the parenting work.
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.
Can I Work On My Divorce before Filing the Petition?
Pros and cons of creating a divorce agreement before filing for divorce.
What If My Spouse Refuses to Complete Financial Disclosures?
Financial disclosure is necessary for divorce, but what if your spouse refuses to cooperate?
International Divorce: How and Where to File
Know what steps to take if you’re getting an international divorce.
Is Adultery a Crime?
You or your spouse committed adultery. In your state, did you commit a crime?
Signs Your Marriage Is Based More on Loneliness than Love
Some marriages are based more on loneliness than love. What does this mean, and does it apply to you?
5 Unhealthy Expectations People Have about Marriage
For marriage to succeed, you need to be realistic. Here’s what we mean.
Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce across the World
A global look at the status same-sex marriage and same-sex divorce in various countries.
What Is a Non-Monetary Contribution to Marriage?
Non-monetary contributions that enhance the well-being of the family have value. How do you determine their worth?
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.
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.
9 Things to Do If You're Considering Divorce
General information for couples facing a break-up: what to be thinking about now, what to do to safeguard your future.
10 Ways to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce or Separation
Do you want to have the divorce conversation with your spouse? Not sure how to go about it? Read this.
Top 18 Questions about Filing for Divorce
Do you have questions about your divorce case? The answers to many common divorce questions can be found here.
Which Hello Divorce Plan Is Right for Me?
Find out which Hello Divorce online divorce plan fits your needs.
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.