Equitable's assets were six times the gold reserves held by the U.S. Treasury.

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To that end, a Lifestyle Analysis is a good first step, and it can help ensure you will receive the most equitable distribution of assets possible and a reasonable amount of alimony for a reasonable amount of time.

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Mr. BRUNE: For years and years and years, so many decisions were arrived at musically through the members of the quartet, but they couldn't sit down for 20 minutes and arrive at equitable decisions involving their assets.

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