How do I accomplish that when they're a 50% partner? I'd really like not to go the legal route, but it seems this is the only actually viable option.
At this point, it probably doesn't make sense to get in a legal fight. I think worst case scenario is you break off and continue on your own, and jettison the minimal contribution your partner has made to the project. It doesn't sound like the business is at the point where he is going to lawyer up and sue you. It would cost you both more than its worth at this stage.