Mel Owens Faces $989K Payment Demand, Home Sale Threat Amid Divorce Battle

Mel Owens, star of "The Golden Bachelor," has been candid about his difficult divorce from Fabiana Pimentel, which was finalized in December 2024 after a four-year legal battle. Despite the divorce settlement requiring Owens to pay Fabiana nearly $1 million, court documents reveal he has only paid a fraction, leaving an unpaid balance close to $979,000 plus accruing interest, with Fabiana seeking additional attorney fees. The couple, married for nearly 18 years and sharing two sons, experienced a painful split after Fabiana fell in love with someone else in 2020. Owens has expressed understanding and acceptance of the situation, emphasizing his focus on his children and his readiness to find love again, as shown on the reality show. He has also commented on his dating preferences and faced some controversy around that topic during the show's preseason. The ongoing financial dispute puts Owens at risk of losing his California home, which was part of the divorce agreement.