Alternatives to Access Split Form

I am creating a access database in which I want the main form to be a split form.  Is there a way to emulate the split form functionality without actually creating a split form?
I want to get away from actually using a "split form" because of the limitations of having a set datasource.   I feel that if I am using a split form with a set datasource eventually I will hit a wall with my dbase logic as it is developed.