5 Shocking Updates On Karine And Paul Staehle: Custody Loss, New Pregnancy, And Their 2025 Status
The saga of Paul Staehle and Karine Martins, arguably one of the most volatile couples in 90 Day Fiancé history, has taken several shocking turns in late 2024 and heading into December 2025. After years of dramatic splits, reconciliations, restraining orders, and legal turmoil, the pair’s most serious challenge remains the loss of custody of their two young sons, Pierre and Ethan, a battle that continues to dominate their lives.
The latest updates reveal an incredibly unstable situation, including claims of unfairly terminated parental rights, Paul's move back to Brazil, Karine's public plea for financial help, and a deeply unexpected announcement: the couple is reportedly expecting a third child. This new development has left fans and followers stunned, given the ongoing legal fight over their first two children and their continuously rocky relationship status.
Karine Martins and Paul Staehle: Full Biography and Tumultuous Timeline
Paul Staehle and Karine Martins first captured the attention of reality TV audiences with their unconventional romance, which began online. Their relationship, chronicled across multiple seasons of the TLC franchise, was defined by cultural barriers, financial instability, Paul's extreme paranoia, and frequent, explosive arguments.
- Paul Staehle Profile:
- Full Name: Paul Jason Staehle
- Date of Birth: April 2, 1983 (Age 42 as of 2025)
- Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Pre-Reality Occupation: Information Technology
- Initial Controversies: Paul's past includes a criminal history and allegations that resurfaced during his time on the show, which fueled his anxiety and contributed to their on-screen drama.
- Karine Martins Profile:
- Full Name: Karine Martins (often referred to as Karine Martins Staehle)
- Hometown: Tonantins, Amazonas, Brazil
- Relationship Start: Met Paul online; he famously traveled down the Amazon River to meet her for the first time.
- Relationship Status: Married Paul in 2017. Their marital status has been consistently complicated by ongoing splits, restraining orders, and reconciliations.
- The Children and Custody Timeline:
- First Son: Pierre Martins Staehle was born in 2019.
- Second Son: Ethan Martins Staehle was born in 2021.
- June 2022: Child Protective Services (CPS) removed both sons, Pierre and Ethan, from Paul and Karine's custody due to allegations of neglect and an unstable home environment. The boys were placed into foster care.
- 2023-2024: The couple engaged in a protracted legal battle to regain custody, attending court and parenting classes.
- Late 2024: Paul publicly claimed that their parental and custodial rights were officially terminated, calling the legal system "corrupt" and the decision "unfair."
The Shocking Custody Battle and Parental Rights Termination
The loss of their children to foster care in 2022 became the most serious real-world consequence of Paul and Karine's chaotic lifestyle. The initial removal of their sons, Pierre and Ethan, was a direct result of ongoing concerns regarding the children's safety and well-being, stemming from numerous domestic disputes and instability that had been documented publicly for years.
The situation escalated significantly in late 2024 when Paul Staehle announced on social media that he and Karine had their parental rights terminated. This is a devastating and often final legal step, meaning the state has severed the parent-child relationship, paving the way for the children to be adopted by a permanent family. Paul's public statements have maintained his and Karine's innocence, suggesting the system unfairly targeted them.
In response, Karine Martins has been actively seeking to reverse the decision. She has leveraged her social media presence, including her OnlyFans platform, to ask fans for donations to fund her ongoing legal fight. This desperate measure highlights the financial strain and commitment Karine is making to try and bring her two sons home, even as she navigates her complicated relationship with Paul.
A Third Child and The Unstable Future of Paul and Karine
The most recent and perhaps most baffling development in the Staehle-Martins story is the announcement that Karine is pregnant with a third child. Paul Staehle reportedly shared the news on his OnlyFans account, confirming that despite the ongoing custody crisis and their history of separation, he and Karine had reconciled and were expecting. This announcement came after a period of intense speculation about Karine's new relationship status in 2024, which had led many to believe they were permanently separated.
The timing of the pregnancy is particularly controversial, given the recent alleged termination of their parental rights for Pierre and Ethan. Critics and fans alike have questioned the couple's decision to bring another child into their lives when they are actively fighting to prove their stability and fitness to regain custody of their first two boys. This new pregnancy introduces a complex layer of legal and emotional uncertainty into their future, potentially complicating their efforts with CPS.
Paul's Move to Brazil and Karine's Fight
Further adding to the instability, Paul Staehle has recently spent time in Brazil, Karine's home country, where he has been involved in new controversies and even a reported hospitalization. While Paul's exact relationship status with Karine remains a constant source of speculation—with reports of reconciliation in April 2024 quickly followed by other reports of separation—his presence in Brazil suggests a continued connection, despite the geographical distance and the legal issues in the United States.
Karine, meanwhile, has remained focused on her life in the US and the custody battle. Her public appeals for donations emphasize her dedication to her children, even as her personal life continues to be intertwined with the volatile Paul. The question of whether this new pregnancy will be enough to motivate a permanent, healthy change in their dynamic—or if it will lead to another round of legal intervention—remains the central concern for anyone following the 90 Day Fiancé stars. As of late 2025, the couple’s future is as unpredictable as ever, marked by a desperate fight for their family and the shocking prospect of a new beginning.
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