Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Re: Consortium

QUESTION:

I have been in a relationship for 15 years and we are separating. He is overcharging me on everything. Can I ask this guy to pay for the sex we had during the relationship?

ANSWER:

Yes. Of course, there may be a dispute as to the monetary value of the "service" that you rendered. I suspect that whatever price tag you affix will be claimed by him as overcharging. Indeed, he may very well assert a counterclaim, alleging that you owe him for the sexual services that he provided to you.

Finally, don't forget about the criminal offense of Prostitution, ORS

167.007: A person commits the crime of prostitution if (a) The person engages in or offers or agrees to engage in sexual conduct or sexual contact in return for a fee; or (b) The person pays or offers or agrees to pay a fee to engage in sexual conduct or sexual contact.

PS: When you say he is "overcharging" you on everything, exactly what is it for which he is charging you?

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