Money. sure seems to be the root of all evil sometimes...brings out the worst in some people.

I suppose you can't file for back child support now....did you ever try to get any from him long ago or file any police reports against him?

It seems if there are some old documents of his non support for the kids- that those should help to block his claim to the award.

I would keep it all if possible and make him take you to court for "his" supposed portion.

I have a hard time understanding that if he wasn't on the paper work for this - how he can be included by the courts..