LAS VEGAS, NV — The legal battle between 90 Day Fiancé stars Patrick Mendes and Thais Ramone has taken a dramatic and definitive turn. Patrick appears ready to officially cut ties with his estranged wife, having filed for a default divorce disposition after Thais failed to respond to his initial filing before the legal expiry date.
The couple, who recently showcased their relationship struggles on The Last Resort Season 3 after four years of marriage, mutually decided to part ways when couples therapy failed to resolve their deep-rooted compatibility and trust issues. However, what started as a mutual separation has quickly escalated into a messy legal showdown.
The timeline of a collapsing marriage
According to court documents, Patrick officially submitted the paperwork for a summary disposition on June 15. Thais had been given 21 calendar days to issue a formal response after Patrick first filed for divorce on May 21. Under Nevada state law, a party can seek a default judgment if the other spouse fails to respond within the required timeframe.
The divorce process has grown increasingly turbulent over the last few weeks. Shortly after Patrick pulled the plug on the marriage, Thais was arrested on domestic violence charges following an altercation that turned violent. Amidst the legal drama, Patrick informed the court that he had moved out of the marital home and is currently living at a different address with their daughter, Aleesi.
What Patrick is requesting in the default filing
Because Thais missed the strict response deadline, the Nevada court could potentially grant Patrick everything requested in his initial filing without a formal hearing. His demands include:
- Sole Custody: Sole legal and physical custody of their 3-year-old daughter, Aleesi. Since May 6, Patrick has been caring for Aleesi four to five days a week, while Thais has had her for three to four days.
- Asset Division: Sole ownership of specific marital assets, including a Honda Ridgeline, a Fidelity 401(k) account, and even the couple’s Tempur-Pedic mattress.
- Child Support: Patrick is not seeking child support from Thais, noting a significant income disparity; court filings state he earns $10,000 per month compared to Thais’s $5,000.
The future for baby Aleesi
Given Thais’s recent domestic violence arrest, legal experts note her chances of securing primary custody of Aleesi have significantly diminished. Despite the bitter fallout, sources close to the couple indicate that both stars love their daughter unconditionally and had originally hoped to give her a stable environment.
As the default filing moves through the court system, fans of the TLC franchise are left wondering if this marks the absolute and unresolvable end for the reality TV couple.