Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is currently involved in a child custody and paternity case with his ex-girlfriend, Hallie Aiono.
Puka Nacua is a rising star in the NFL, currently playing as a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.
Born on May 29, 2001, in Provo, Utah, Nacua played college football at the University of Washington before transferring to BYU.
He was drafted by the Rams in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Puka Nacua’s Ex-Girlfriend Seeking Child Custody of Unborn Son
Puka and his girlfriend, Hallie Aiono, shared a seemingly joyful relationship for several years.
As per some reports, Puka and Hallie reportedly began dating in 2021.
Their relationship was publicly affectionate, with shared social media posts and a gender reveal video in early 2025 announcing they were expecting a baby boy.
However, the couple appears to have split sometime before June 2025.
Neither Puka Nacua nor Hallie Aiono publicly announced a breakup before the child custody case emerged.
The legal action appeared suddenly on June 16, 2025, when Hallie was 19 weeks pregnant.
She filed a petition in the Los Angeles County court seeking to confirm Puka as the father of her unborn child.
Moreover, she requested full physical custody, joint legal custody, and visitation rights for Nacua, along with financial support for pregnancy-related expenses.
The legal filing came just weeks after they posted their celebratory messages.
The couple appeared deeply connected and joyful, celebrating the upcoming arrival of their baby boy with smiles, laughter, and a kiss.
But, out of the blue, Hallie filed a paternity petition. This might be the split and legal dispute that unfolded privately before becoming public.
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Puka Nacua's longtime girlfriend has asked the court to confirm that Puka is the father of her unborn baby and is requesting cash for 'reasonable expenses.'
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 2, 2025
She wants full physical custody, with Nacua only getting visitation.
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Hallie has continued to share emotional updates about her pregnancy, while Puka has remained silent, and the custody case.
As of now, Puka Nacua has not made any public statements regarding the child custody case or his split from Hallie Aiono.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Puka Nacua attended Orem High School, where he was a record-setting football star.
- He began his college career at the University of Washington before transferring to BYU.
- In 2023, he earned Second-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.
