[kmos17]

Based on my experience it’s highly dependent on the situation and especially on the personalities involved. One of the strongest human emotions is the resentment people can feel when they perceive a deal as being unfair. So if you can come up with an arrangement that you both honestly feel is fair then that is ideal, and maybe that is a 50:50 split or maybe not, that has to be assessed on what you both think is the value of your contributions today.

I’ve had a 50/50 split that worked beautifully because we complemented each other in our roles, we were committed and there was trust (so even if the workload wasn’t always equal it didn’t create any resentment.)

But I look on that as the rare ideal exception, I think giving a 50 split to someone not willing to commit is a formula for possible future problems.

[iancmceachern]

This is the single most important comment and answer you will receive. The details of the deal matter little, what matters is that you two remain aligned and motivated to see it through. I speak from experience being on both sides, keeping good, positive blood between you two is all that matters and that is what got you where you are, and will get you where you want to go