The Dallas Cowboys’ star quarterback is transitioning from wedding planning to co-parenting as Dak Prescott confirms his split from fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos. In legal documents filed in Collin County, Texas, the athlete has formally requested a stable legal framework for the upbringing of the couple’s two young children. This joint managing conservator request marks the official end of their relationship, coming just weeks after the pair reportedly called off their high-profile April wedding in Italy.
According to the filings submitted on March 17, 2026, Prescott is asking the court to name both him and Ramos as joint managing conservators of their daughters: two-year-old Margaret Jane “MJ” and 11-month-old Aurora. In Texas law, this status grants both parents equal rights and duties regarding the children’s physical health, education, and emotional well-being.
The documents state clearly that “the parents of the children are separated” and emphasize that a structured, court-ordered arrangement is in the best interest of the children. Despite the sudden nature of the breakup which occurred shortly after their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties in the Bahamas sources indicate that both parties are aiming for an amicable transition.
Prioritizing Stability Amid the Fallout
The joint managing conservator request also includes several stipulations intended to minimize conflict and protect the children’s privacy. These include:
• Travel Restrictions: Neither parent may remove the children from the state of Texas without written permission from the other.
• Communication Standards: A request that both parties refrain from using “vulgar, profane, or indecent language” when communicating about parental matters.
• Mediation Efforts: Attorneys for both sides confirmed they have postponed an initial April 2 hearing to negotiate a temporary arrangement outside of the courtroom.
The couple, who began dating in late 2023 and got engaged in October 2024, were once considered a Hollywood-style power couple within the NFL community. Their split follows a period of intense speculation after the cancellation of their April 10 wedding at Lake Como. While reps for Ramos previously described the decision as “mutual,” the recent legal filings provide the first definitive confirmation that the household has been officially dissolved.
If the exes cannot reach a settlement through private mediation, they are scheduled to return to court on April 16, 2026. For now, Prescott remains focused on his off-season training while ensuring his presence in his daughters’ lives is legally protected. For a man who has frequently spoken about how fatherhood changed his perspective on life, this legal move is a clear statement that his role as a “Girl Dad” remains his top priority.
