In October 2024, Dak Prescott pulled off what one can call the ultimate proposal. He dressed his daughter, MJ, in a onesie that asked her mommy, “Hi Mommy, Daddy has a question for you!” He then got down on one knee and proposed with a diamond ring valued at over $1 million. But fast forward to April 2026, and the onesie is tucked away and the million-dollar ring has been traded for legal paperwork.

Instead of saying, “I do” and exchanging vows in front of all their loved ones at their April 10 wedding in Lake Como, Italy, they were drafting an email. It read, “It is with heavy hearts that we privately inform our attendees that we have made the very difficult decision to cancel our wedding.” Just like that, 1.5 years of the relationship are gone. While the Dallas Cowboys QB has stayed mum over time, now court papers confirm not just the status of their relationship but also the next steps both he and Sarah might take for their kids.

“The parents of the children are separated,” court documents received by US Weekly on April 5 read. “The appointment of the parents as joint managing conservators would be in the best interests of the children. It is in the best interest of the children that [Prescott and Ramos] be appointed joint managing conservators of the children.”

Sarah and Dak share two daughters, Margaret Jane “MJ,” 2, and Aurora, 11 months. The decision aims to foster a healthy, cooperative co-parenting relationship. According to a report by US Weekly, Dak Prescott filed a petition in Texas on March 17, initially setting an April 2 hearing. The court filings confirmed their separation and revealed that the petition aims to safeguard the interests of his daughters. However, the former couple thought that it was best to resolve the custody issues and co-parenting arrangements of their daughters through private negotiations instead of court proceedings.

Neither Sarah nor Dak has shared the details of their fallout, but Sarah’s rep has cleared the air about their fallout.

“There wasn’t any rockiness in the lead-up, and there was no big argument or blow-up,” Ramos’ rep told People last month. “It was a mutual decision.”

Now the NFL star is stepping up as a father. Documents filed in court revealed that he requested the court to ensure his daughters’ “safety and welfare” in its ruling.

“[Prescott] prays that citation and notice issue as required by law and that the court enter its orders in accordance with the allegations contained in this petition,” the documents revealed. “[He] prays that the court, after notice and hearing, grant a temporary injunction enjoining [Ramos], in conformity with the allegations of this petition, from the acts set forth while this case is pending. [Prescott also] prays for general relief.”

The court, in its order, has urged Sarah to preserve data relevant to the case. Moreover, neither could remove their daughters from Texas without the written permission of the other parent. Prescott has also requested that the two refrain from using any foul language while communicating. However, the court hasn’t specified how the couple will handle their shared home or cover future expenses.

The court has given them a 30-day window to submit documents reflecting their financial standing to pay child support. Lastly, the ruling urged them to close the case without holding grudges. It also suggested the duo opted for other dispute-resolution methods that don’t require the court to intervene. And if the talks fail, an April 16 hearing will address custody and child support.

Dak Prescott and Sarah parted ways for good after alleged argument

Sarah and Dak cancelling the announcement a month prior to the wedding did cause quite a media frenzy, with all sorts of rumors surfacing. According to TMZ, which first broke the news of their separation, the couple had been on “rocky” terms for months and had a serious argument during their pre-wedding bash. Meanwhile, some reports claimed the Dallas signal caller had multiple affairs, but Sarah put up with it for the sake of their daughters. However, the tension reached a breaking point when she reportedly caught him red-handed texting other women.

Sarah’s team didn’t address these rumors. But her rep did reveal that the couple ended things mutually on an amicable note.

“They love their girls, and they’re committed to raising their children together in the most loving and positive way,” Ramos’ rep told people last month. “It’s still shocking for them since this happened so recently, and they ask for privacy while they sort everything out.”

Moreover, Sarah herself shut down rumors claiming a prenuptial agreement as the primary reason for their split. Since the announcement, she has been spending quality time with her loved ones and focusing on her fitness. As for Dak Prescott, he had been silent about the hot mess, and this petition marks the first major step he has taken in the matter.