đ Thais Ramoneâs Legal Team Speaks Out Amid Her Split From Patrick, Arguing She Deserves To Raise Her Child With âDignityâ
Thais Ramone. Courtesy of Thais Ramone/Instagram
90 Day FiancĂ©Â star Thais Ramone has hired a âpowerhouseâ legal team amid her divorce from Patrick Mendes as they battle over their 3-year-old daughter, Aleesi.
âLet me be clear: Thais has rights, and those rights will be protected,â Thaisâ immigration attorney Kathleen Martinez said in a press release issued on Wednesday, June 17. âNo one should ever be made to feel powerless because of their immigration status, and no one should be bullied into silence. My team and I will vigorously defend Thaisâ interests and ensure she is treated fairly every step of the way.â
Thais, who is from Brazil, was married to Patrick, 36, for four years before their split earlier this year. (Us Weekly confirmed on Tuesday, June 16, that Patrick filed for divorce in May.)
According to court documents viewed by Us on Tuesday, June 16, Patrick requested sole legal custody and primary physical custody of their daughter, Aleesi.
Thais, however, has retained her own counsel, including Martinez and Las Vegas family attorney Carmen Marisol to fight for custody of her baby girl.
âBased on the information currently available, we are confident that the evidence will demonstrate that Thais is a loving, capable, and devoted mother,â Marisol said in the press release. âWe look forward to presenting the facts and ensuring her rights are fully protected throughout this process.â
Thais, 30, is also leaning on founder and CEO of Dominton Talent House, talent manager Dominique Enchinton, per the press release.
âThais deserves the opportunity to live in peace, raise her child, and move forward with dignity,â Enchinton explained on Wednesday. âWe have assembled an exceptional team committed to ensuring she has access to the strongest legal and professional support available as she navigates this chapter of her life. Our hope is for a peaceful resolution for all parties.â
According to Thaisâ team, as the custody and divorce case unfolds, they plan to âremain focused on achieving a fair resolution while prioritizing stability, family, and the best interests of her child.â
After Patrick filed for divorce in May, he proceeded to file for a default summary disposition on Monday, June 15.
The filing came 25 calendar days after Thais was served with the divorce papers. According to Nevada state law, Thais had 21 calendar days to respond to Patrickâs filing after she was served.
Patrickâs June filing alleged that his and Thaisâ daughter has been splitting her time with each parent since early May.
He claimed in the report that Aleesi has been spending four to five days with her dad and three to four days a week with her mother.
In response to Patrickâs efforts to obtain a default judgment against Thais, she retained her legal counsel âto ensure she is fully represented and prepared to defend her interests through the appropriate legal channels,â according to the press release.
Patrick and Thais first appeared on season 9 of 90 Day Fiancé before starring on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After and season 3 of 90 Day: The Last Resort, which is currently airing on TLC.
