It’s finally official. After nearly nine years of toxic drama, international disappearances, and one of the most volatile relationships in reality TV history, Paul Staehle and Karine Martins are legally divorced. The news comes as a relief to fans who have watched the couple spiral since their debut in 2017.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the case was officially closed on April 13, 2026. Karine filed the petition to dissolve the marriage back in February, citing that she and Paul had already been living apart for over a year. The judge’s assessment of the union was blunt, describing the marriage as “irretrievably broken” with “no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.”
A Settlement in Brazil
The documents reveal that the former couple reached a «settlement agreement» in January while they were both in Brazil. However, the details of this agreement remain private, leaving fans to wonder about the future of their two sons, who were placed in foster care by Child Protective Services in 2022.
Currently, the two are worlds apart—literally. Paul is reportedly still in Brazil, while Karine has remained in the United States. This physical distance marks a definitive end to a saga that saw the couple move back and forth between continents amidst endless red flags and legal battles.
Fans React: «Thank Goodness»
The 90 Day Fiancé fandom isn’t mourning this split; they are celebrating it. For years, viewers have expressed concern not only for the couple but for their children, who were caught in the crossfire of their «parenting disaster.»
«I thought they divorced years ago! What a disaster these two are,» wrote one fan on social media. Another echoed the sentiment, stating, «This is good news! Everyone can finally move on from this train wreck.» As the court shuts the door on Paul and Karine, the franchise says goodbye to one of its most controversial and heartbreaking chapters.