It’s a tough situation, but I agree with the idea of splitting the prize 50/50. It seems like the fairest approach, helping to avoid further tension and potentially bitter disputes that could drag on and cause emotional stress for both parties.
In a situation like this, clinging to an ego battle doesn’t help anyone. It’s important to stay calm and approach the situation with fairness. The goal should be to resolve the matter in a way that respects both individuals’ contributions and feelings, regardless of the relationship’s current status. Getting entangled in a prolonged conflict over money can sour memories of what could have been a joyful moment together and lead to unnecessary stress and animosity.
If I were in this situation, my priority would be to have an open and honest conversation about how to split the winnings. It’s crucial to approach such discussions with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to listen, rather than just asserting one’s own desires. Legal advice might also be valuable to ensure that the agreement is fair and binding, preventing future disputes.
It is obvious this is not happening, if that was the case then the split would not have happened or at least it could have taken place on friendly terms, but one side decided they wanted all the money for themselves, and the law is on their side for what I can tell, so it is obvious the other party is not going to be happy about this and will look for any legal recourse to try to get what they consider to be fair, so something which could have been solved in a matter of minutes, will now take years and a lot of money to resolve.