The divorce battle between Patrick Mendes and Thais Ramone just entered a new phase. Days after Patrick asked for a default judgment in their divorce and sole custody of their daughter, Thais hired a “powerhouse” legal team, according to her team.
The move sends a clear message. She is preparing to fight. And according to her attorneys, she has no intention of backing down.
90 Day Fiancé: Thais’ Attorneys Send A Strong Message
In a statement on Wednesday, immigration attorney Kathleen Martinez said that Thais will defend herself strongly.
“Let me be clear: Thais has rights, and those rights will be protected.”
Martinez continued:
“Nobody should feel powerless due to their immigration status. Also, no one should be bullied into silence.”
The statement arrives as the reality star deals with tough legal issues in divorce and custody battles.
90 Day Fiancé: The Custody Battle Is Heating Up
At the center of the dispute is the couple’s 3-year-old daughter, Aleesi. Patrick previously requested sole legal custody and primary physical custody. Court documents said Aleesi has been with Patrick four to five days a week. She has also been with Thais three to four days a week since early May. Now Thais has hired family law attorney Carmen Marisol to help fight for custody. Marisol defended her client in a public statement.
“We believe the evidence will show that Thais is a loving, capable, and devoted mother.”
She added:
“We look forward to presenting the facts and ensuring her rights are fully protected.”
90 Day Fiancé: A Divorce That Keeps Getting More Complicated
The legal battle has become increasingly public in recent weeks. Patrick filed for divorce in May after four years of marriage. He later asked for a default judgment. He claimed that Thais didn’t respond by Nevada’s legal deadline. According to her team, that is exactly why she retained additional legal representation. The goal now is to ensure she is fully prepared as the case moves forward.
A statement from her representatives said the team remains focused on:
“Finding a fair solution while focusing on stability, family, and what’s best for her child.”
90 Day Fiancé: Body Cam Footage Added More Attention To The Case
The custody dispute is unfolding against the backdrop of another highly publicized incident. New body cam footage shows police responding to a domestic violence call involving the former couple. Officers arrived after Patrick claimed that Thais slapped him during an argument.
Police ultimately arrested Thais following the investigation. At the time, she maintained that she acted in self-defense. Her representatives later urged the public not to rush to judgment.
“Situations involving relationships and family dynamics are rarely black and white.”
The statement added:
“Anyone who truly knows Thais knows she is a devoted mother.”
90 Day Fiancé: The Timing Could Not Be More Awkward
What’s even more interesting is that viewers are watching Patrick and Thais try to fix their marriage on 90 Day: The Last Resort. The couple appears on screen discussing trust issues, communication problems, and relationship struggles. Meanwhile, off-screen legal documents tell a very different story. The contrast is impossible to ignore.
One version shows a couple fighting to save their marriage. The other shows two parents preparing for a legal battle.
