LAS VEGAS, NV — The legal fallout between 90 Day Fiancé stars Thais Ramone and Patrick Mendes is escalating rapidly following their recent split. Weeks after Patrick filed for divorce, a newly surfaced police bodycam video obtained by TMZ has exposed shocking details of the night that led to Thais’s temporary detention by Las Vegas authorities.
The incident, which took place shortly after Patrick moved to finalize their split, occurred when Patrick contacted emergency services following a heated verbal altercation that allegedly turned physical.
Hidden cameras and locked cars: Thais shares her side in raw video
In the newly released video footage, Thais can be seen explaining her version of the domestic dispute to arriving officers. Expressing intense frustration, the reality TV star claimed she felt completely trapped in the marriage, describing Patrick’s behavior as increasingly erratic.
According to Thais, the confrontation escalated after she booked a trip to Brazil for herself and their young daughter, Aleesi. She claimed Patrick sent her an email at 2:00 AM stating that the toddler would not be allowed to leave the country with her.
During her emotional conversation with officials, Thais alleged a pattern of extreme surveillance and digital control by her husband, claiming:
- Digital Lockouts: Patrick allegedly controls her Tesla through his phone app, disabling and locking the vehicle whenever he wants to prevent her from leaving.
- Constant Monitoring: She accused Patrick of placing hidden cameras around their home and messaging her personal friends to monitor her whereabouts.
- Loss of Freedom: «I was just tired of being abused,» Thais told the officers, though she clarified that their arguments had never reached that level of aggression before that night.
While Patrick alleged that Thais struck him across the face during the argument, leading to her brief arrest for domestic battery, all formal legal charges against the Brazilian native have since been completely dropped.
Debt bombshell: Couple owes over $240,000 to banks and creditors
As if the custody battle weren’t enough, newly uncovered court documents from their divorce proceedings have exposed a massive financial crisis behind the scenes. According to the official filings, the couple is drowning in over $240,000 of unsecured debt—a staggering figure that does not even include mortgages or vehicle loans.
The financial disclosure breaks down a major disparity in their spending habits:
| Spouse | Debt Amount | Primary Creditors / Legal Actions |
| Patrick Mendes | ~$222,000 | American Express, Truist Bank, JPMorgan Chase (Sued in 2025) |
| Thais Ramone | ~$18,000 | Various personal credit card balances |
When the financial records leaked on Instagram, Thais immediately took to the comment section to defend herself, asserting she had absolutely no knowledge of the massive debt accumulation under Patrick’s name. The revelation has led many franchise fans to speculate that the couple only signed up for the current season of 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort to secure a quick paycheck to appease their creditors.
Patrick pushes for a default split and sole custody
While Thais shared her grievances with the police, the reality of the situation remains legally complex. Patrick initiated divorce proceedings immediately following the blowout, requesting a «default judgment» from the Nevada judge after Thais initially missed her 21-day window to respond in court.
In his initial filings, Patrick demanded full legal and physical custody of baby Aleesi, alongside a request that no spousal support be granted to Thais.
Thais hires «powerhouse» legal team to fight back
If Patrick thought he would win the custody battle by default, he has a massive fight ahead. Refusing to lose her daughter, Thais has officially broken her silence and hired a powerhouse legal team to counter Patrick’s aggressive strategy.
According to industry reports, Thais has retained high-profile immigration attorney Kathleen Martinez alongside premier Las Vegas family law attorney Carmen Marisol. With her new representation, Thais has filed formal paperwork demanding both child support and substantial spousal support.
Her legal team expressed absolute confidence that they can prove Thais is a loving, capable, and entirely devoted mother, stating they are pushing for a fair, peaceful resolution regarding custody. With top-tier attorneys now handling the case, this reality TV split is headed for a major showdown in the courtroom.