Ex demands money for tattoos?

Questioner

Our daughter's ex-boyfriend wants money for the tattoos he did on her after the relationship ended. He is a tattoo artist. During the relationship, she regularly asked how much she had to pay for it. He then indicated that he did not want anything for it. Now the relationship is over and he still wants money, he has no invoices or other proof. We spoke to him on the phone about this. During that conversation he indicated several times that he did not want anything for it at the time, we recorded this conversation. He also indicated later by email that he did not want the money. Now he has sent another email stating that he still wants the money and that if she does not pay he will take action. What should she do?

Lawyer

It seems that your daughter has found herself in an unpleasant situation. Based on the information you have provided, this is quite a complex situation. Understanding verbal agreements and proving them can be particularly complicated. It is important to note that verbal agreements can be considered legally valid in many cases, especially if there is evidence in the form of a recorded phone call and emails where her ex confirms that he did not want the money at the time. This evidence can show that there was a verbal agreement that the tattoos would be done free of charge. Another important point is that as a tattoo artist he should normally issue an invoice for his services, the fact that he did not do this may help your daughter. While this gives an indication of how the law might work in this situation, it is strongly recommended that you seek professional legal advice. Every situation is unique and a number of factors can affect the outcome of any court ruling. An expert in contract law would be able to assist with this. But overall, it seems that your daughter has a strong case to make against her ex-boyfriend’s claims. Again, it is vital that you discuss this matter with a legal expert to ensure the best possible outcome for your daughter. ------------ Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.