suing for breakup of marriage

oregon; i saw on t.v. that people sued over the breakup of their marriage. what evidence do you need to win the case?

Oregon does not recognize what you are referring to....Alienation of affection. Your state has abolished that law.

MySonsMom said:

Oregon does not recognize what you are referring to....Alienation of affection. Your state has abolished that law.

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My response:

While the above response is absolutely true, there's usually "more than one way to skin a cat" - - depending upon how much money you're willing to spend in order to obtain vindication and retribution.

You could talk to your attorney about suing her for:

1. Intentional and Negligent Interference with a Contractual Relationship (because, when all is said and done, that is what a marriage is, after all);

2. Intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Now, when Alienation of Affection was on "the books", it required a very low threshold of proof. But, the above causes of action, if available to you, require much, much, more proof. Talk to your attorney for details, and the type of proof you'll need, and the type of damages you'll need to prove.

Good luck to you.

IAAL