@RobMer You are going to nominee these dividends here - where @DianeW777 showed you. Do not change the amounts on your 1099-DIV. Enter the full amount there. Then follow the steps above. The system will change the amounts on your return by your entry here.
Your former spouse will enter the 50% amounts on their return and you'll go from there.
You do not need to attach an explanation. If the IRS wants more information they will send a letter requesting it. But as long as the total amount that was received is split correctly between the two returns then there is no more that needs to be done.
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