Patrick Mendes Seeks Custody After Wife's Knife‑Threatening Affair

Patrick Mendes, the former *90 Day Fiancé* star, filed a motion on August 19 for joint legal and physical custody of his 3‑year‑old daughter Aleesi, after claiming his estranged wife Thais Ramone had engaged in an affair in April 2026.

In the filing, Mendes alleged that following the discovery of the affair, Ramone demanded he vacate their shared home, a request she purportedly made to a new romantic partner. He further said that Ramone threatened him, leading to his departure from the residence around May 6.

The motion also contains claims that an argument with Ramone turned violent when she “grabbed a knife and threatened” Mendes while holding Aleesi, an incident reportedly witnessed by the daughter’s nanny.

The court documents note that Mendes and Ramone married in 2022 after meeting on season 9 of the show, and that a default divorce petition was filed by Mendes in June 2026. On the same day, Ramone was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after allegedly slapping Mendes; the charges were later dropped.

After the dismissal of those charges, Mendes said that he and Ramone had reached a custody agreement and attempted to co‑parent. He claims Ramone later reneged on that agreement, leaving them without a stable parenting schedule.

## Background & Context

Patrick Mendes and Thais Ramone’s relationship began on a reality‑TV platform before culminating in marriage in 2022. In June 2026, Mendes filed for a default divorce and requested primary physical custody of their daughter. That filing coincided with Ramone’s arrest on a misdemeanor battery charge, which was eventually dismissed.

The couple’s legal history has been punctuated by accusations of domestic misconduct. Mendes’ recent motion references an alleged April affair and a subsequent threat involving a knife, claims that he says were witnessed by the child’s nanny.

## Legal Proceedings and Allegations

Mendes’ August filing lists several specific allegations: that Ramone demanded he move out after learning of her affair, that she threatened him during an argument, and that she had physically threatened him with a knife while holding their daughter.

He also asserts that after the earlier custody agreement was reached, Ramone withdrew from the arrangement, creating instability in the child’s care schedule. Ramone’s legal team responded by stating that the parties had mutually agreed to participate in Family Mediation Center services and had vacated today’s scheduled hearing.

Carmen Marisol, Ramone’s lawyer, said “a motion filed earlier this week contained inaccurate factual allegations concerning alleged marital misconduct.

Counsel for the opposing party has since acknowledged that those statements were included in error, and counsel for both parties have agreed that the motion will be stricken.” Marisol added that her client remains focused on resolving custody issues respectfully, privately, and in the best interests of the child.

## Reactions and Next Steps

Ramone’s manager Dominique Enchinton emphasized that her client has approached the situation with grace and discretion. “She has remained focused on what matters most to her, which is her daughter, while choosing to keep the details of her personal life private,” Enchinton said.

He added that “given the acknowledgment that the allegations in question were inaccurate and the agreement between both parties’ counsel to have the motion stricken, we believe it is important that the public understand that these allegations should not be treated as fact or used to misrepresent Thais or her character.” , Ramone has no interest in turning a private family matter into a public dispute and wishes to move forward respectfully and privately for Aleesi’s sake.

The parties have agreed to discontinue the motion, though the court will later determine any remaining custody arrangements.

The case remains unresolved pending the court’s review of the stricken motion and any future filings that may address the parties’ custody concerns.