Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has officially confirmed his separation from former fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos, with reports indicating he has filed a legal petition focused on safeguarding the "safety and welfare" of their two young daughters. The high-profile couple, both aged 32, experienced a dramatic breakup in March, just weeks before their planned wedding in Lake Como, Italy.
Sudden Split and Custody Proceedings
The relationship unraveled after Prescott and Ramos hosted a joint bachelor-bachelorette party in the Bahamas. The wedding was abruptly canceled when Ramos reportedly discovered that Prescott had been messaging other women using incognito social media accounts. According to US Weekly, Prescott filed custody documents in Texas on March 17, seeking joint managing conservatorship of their daughters, two-year-old Margaret Jane and 11-month-old Aurora.
Legal Details and Temporary Arrangements
The court documents, obtained by US Weekly, state that "the parents of the children are separated. The appointment of the parents as joint managing conservators would be in the best interest of the children." The proposed order would prevent either parent from taking the children out of Texas without written permission from the other. Additionally, Prescott has requested that communication between the former couple avoid "vulgar, profane, obscene or indecent language."
Prescott has asked the court to "make temporary orders" to ensure his children's "safety and welfare" moving forward. The order would also require Ramos to preserve any documents or electronic data relevant to the case. Both parties have been given 30 days to provide evidence of their ability to pay child support.
Amicable Negotiations and Emotional Aftermath
The couple has reportedly agreed to negotiate a temporary custody arrangement amicably. The legal documents encourage them to "settle their disputes amicably without court intervention" and to use "alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to resolve conflicts that may arise in this lawsuit."
Despite these efforts, sources close to the former couple describe an "emotional mess" as both Prescott and Ramos struggle "to grasp what has happened." A source revealed, "For Dak and Sarah, everything feels a bit surreal. They're both still processing the emotions of what was supposed to be their wedding just days away."
Focus on the Children and Future Challenges
The source emphasized that with children involved, the couple "can't simply separate. They still have to face each other." Friends are hoping they address the situation directly, as prolonging the emotional turmoil "is not going to be something beneficial for them or their kids. And that is who it is about right now, their kids."
Prescott has not publicly discussed the split, while Ramos has posted on social media but not directly addressed the situation. The couple began dating in 2023 and got engaged in October 2024. As they navigate this difficult period, they are taking it "day by day," with the approach of their would-be wedding date expected to be particularly challenging.
