DeAnna Pappas' Ex Requests Child Custody Agreement Change After Her Arrest

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Stephen Stagliano Seeks Child Support from Ex-Wife DeAnna Pappas Amid Custody Dispute

Stephen Stagliano, the former spouse of DeAnna Pappas, has reportedly filed a request to modify their child custody arrangement and is seeking financial support following Pappas’s recent arrest in February. The former gaming company CEO is petitioning for monthly child support payments, citing a significant shift in his financial circumstances and current unemployment.

Stagliano Files for Child Support, Cites Lack of Income

According to court documents acquired by In Touch and submitted to the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 15, Stagliano is requesting “$1,000 per month” in child support. He stated his request is due to having “no income” at this time.

In a “four-page income and expense declaration,” Stagliano detailed that his “financial situation has changed drastically” and he is “actively seeking employment.” He further claimed that Pappas, a flight attendant, earns an estimated $160,000 annually. Stagliano reported having $18,211 in bank accounts with monthly expenses totaling $7,907.39.

Allegations of Alcohol Use and Impact on Job Search

Stagliano, who was married to Pappas for eleven years, asserted, “As of April 2025, I have no income. I am actively seeking a job, and DeAnna’s consistently changing work schedule and her drinking habits have made it incredibly difficult to do so.ā€ It should be noted that Pappas has previously denied any issues with alcohol in prior legal filings. In his recent filing, Stagliano also requested that Pappas undergo ā€œalcohol testing/monitored visits if indicated.ā€

Related: DeAnna Pappas Acknowledges Stephen Stagliano as ā€˜Good Father’ in Restraining Order Filing

In her recent restraining order filing, DeAnna Pappas elaborated on her co-parenting relationship with ex-husband Stephen Stagliano, expressing aspirations for their children’s future. Pappas, 43, stated in the Friday, March 7, filing that Stagliano’s alleged ā€œpast mental health issues do not negate my belief that he is a good father.ā€

Us Weekly has reached out to Pappas’s representative for comments on this matter.

Details Emerge Regarding February Arrest

Us confirmed DeAnna Pappas’s arrest in February following an altercation with Stagliano. The former Bachelorette and Stagliano share two children: an 11-year-old daughter, Addison, and a 9-year-old son, Austin. A statement shared on Pappas’s Instagram Stories on April 3 maintained that “Ms. Pappas was not the aggressor” and that “no criminal charges were filed” in connection to the incident.

Related: Former Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas Arrested After Altercation with Ex-Husband Stephen Stagliano

Former Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas was arrested after an altercation with her former husband, Stephen Stagliano. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly, initially reported by In Touch, reveal that Lynn Stagliano, believed to be Stephen’s mother, submitted a declaration in the divorce case, stating she went to Pappas’s residence on February 26 to assist with the situation.

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ā€œIn the best interest of the minor children, Ms. Pappas voluntarily withdrew a temporary restraining order to facilitate a cooperative agreement, with the goal of shielding the children from prolonged conflict and public attention,ā€ the statement continued. ā€œAny further attempts to misrepresent facts or interfere with the children’s well-being will be addressed with appropriate legal action. Ms. Pappas remains dedicated to safeguarding her children from further distress and upholding their legal right to privacy.ā€

She concluded by stating, ā€œThis matter is proceeding appropriately through the legal system.ā€

Pappas Alleges Physical Altercation Preceded Arrest

The incident leading to Pappas’s February arrest reportedly occurred when Stagliano arrived to pick up their daughter. In a written declaration at the time, Pappas claimed her former husband refused to leave her garage, removed items, and then, when confronted, “forcefully shoved” her.

Related: Former Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas Celebrates Son’s Birthday Following Arrest

Former Bachelorette star DeAnna Pappas celebrated her son Austin’s 9th birthday after her recent arrest. ā€œBaby Austin gets me every time,ā€ Pappas, 43, captioned a throwback photo of her son via her Instagram Story on Sunday, March 16. Another image showed Austin in front of a birthday cake, blowing out candles.

Pappas filed a restraining order against Stagliano on March 7, but her April 3 Instagram Story statement indicated she retracted this filing.


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