Would like to suggest correction in separating assets page

[haribo_milchbaren]

on /separating-divorcing/2015/12/6/division-of-assets it mentions

"A good rule of thumb is to assume that whatever marital assets were held by the couple prior to the divorce will be split 50-50. Some states have a common property law, which effectively says that any property held during the marriage is jointly owned by both parties."

The first part of this is incorrect in the region that I live in. The rule of thumb may be applicable to the United States but could be misleading if the person leaving resides elsewhere. I'd suggest specifying which region this rule of thumb applies to and recommend looking up local resources if this is not the case. For example where I live there is a government website stating the rules of dividing property when divorcing.

[bloomie]

haribo_milchbaren - thank you for your thoughts on this. It is always good for the team to review articles from time to time and we appreciate you taking the time to offer your input.