The divorce between 90 Day Fiancé stars Gino Palazzolo and Jasmine Pineda has taken a complicated legal turn. Gino recently learned he could be considered the legal father of the baby Jasmine had with her new partner, a situation he described with shock. This development adds a new layer to their already dramatic separation.
A Divorce Filing Dispute
The conflict between Jasmine and Gino escalated in October 2025 when Jasmine published a notice in a Florida newspaper announcing she had filed for divorce. This unusual step was taken because she had been unable to personally serve Gino with the divorce papers at his home in Michigan. However, Gino’s lawyer presented a different story, claiming that Gino had actually filed for divorce first in Michigan. The lawyer alleged that Jasmine was the one who had refused to accept the divorce documents and was now seeking an alternate way to move her own case forward.
Jasmine and Gino met online in 2019 and married in 2023 after appearing on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. Their relationship faced public challenges, including an agreement to try an open marriage. Gino later said he regretted this decision, feeling he was “trapped in a corner” and had hoped it would make Jasmine happy and stop her from “attacking” him. Jasmine subsequently began a relationship with Matt Branistareanu, whom she met at a gym. She announced her pregnancy in February 2025 and gave birth to a daughter two months later.
The Legal Shock Over Paternity
During an episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? that aired on October 26, 2025, Gino met with his lawyer to understand his legal position. He received news that he found difficult to believe. The lawyer explained that under Michigan state law, a child born to a married woman is presumed to be the husband’s child. This legal technicality could make Gino financially responsible for child support.
Gino reacted in a confessional, saying, “When I heard that Jasmine was pregnant, I thought that that actually would help my case in the divorce because it proves adultery. But I had no freaking clue that I am technically the father of this child. Are you freaking kidding me? That’s really f*cked up.”
His lawyer outlined the steps to challenge this presumption. The legal process includes establishing paternity through a DNA test or getting an affidavit from the biological father, Matt. However, these actions must be taken within three years of the child’s birth. The lawyer also noted that because a minor child is involved, the waiting period for the divorce is now 180 days, or six months. Gino expressed hesitation about filing for divorce immediately, partly because he does not want to simplify Jasmine’s application for a green card, which he feels would be a reward for her “betrayal.”
Moving On and New Projects
While dealing with the divorce, both Gino and Jasmine have moved forward with their lives. Jasmine is now raising her newborn daughter with Matt in Florida. In September, she shared that Matt shaved his head in solidarity after she was diagnosed with alopecia, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss.
Gino has also been spotted moving on. He was seen filming for another TLC spin-off, 90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life, with a new girlfriend. In April 2025, an eyewitness reported seeing Gino and a mystery woman filming a scene that involved an argument outside a grocery store in Maryland. This was not the first sighting; he was also seen filming with a different woman in Las Vegas in August 2024. These appearances confirm that Gino will continue to be part of the 90 Day Fiancé franchise as he navigates single life.
The situation remains fluid, with legal and personal developments continuing to unfold. Gino’s lawyer warned him that delaying his own divorce filing is a risk, as Jasmine could file in Florida first, which would change the legal jurisdiction for their entire case.
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