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I have often wondered how such settlements have worked out, for I imagine
that airplane construction has contributed to more than one divorce.  My
condolences.  Its seems to me that your plane has a value that is largely
sentimental and only minimally related to the cost of materials.  If I were
King Solomon, I would have both you and your ex submit bids as to what it is
worth.  Highest bidder pays his/her bid to the other and keeps the plane.  
Other variations of the same might work too:  Highest bidder pays the mean of
the two bids, or perhaps open bidding like an auction.  While it is true that
this is likely to work in your favor in the case of the airplane because of
your (probably) greater interest in the object, it will similarly work
against you on the items she places at high personal value.

Since this idea could be applied to any item, but because I have never heard
of anyone doing it, I imagine that the lawyers have a problem with the idea.  
But it makes sense to me.

Probably wont work with the kids though :-)

Good Luck
Dave Leonard
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