{"id":15754,"date":"2025-11-14T05:43:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/fabiana-owens-demands-2m-home-sale-from-ex-mel-after-he-skips-980k-divorce-payment\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T05:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T09:43:46","slug":"21742-fabiana-owens-demands-2m-home-sale-from-ex-mel-after-he-skips-980k-divorce-payme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/21742-fabiana-owens-demands-2m-home-sale-from-ex-mel-after-he-skips-980k-divorce-payme\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabiana Owens demands $2M home sale from ex Mel after he skips $980K divorce payment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fabiana Pimentel Owens<\/b> is demanding Mel Owens<\/b> sell their $2 million Orange County home<\/b>. The Golden Bachelor<\/b> star owes her $980,000<\/b> in unpaid divorce settlement. The payment was due February 28, 2025<\/b>. So far, he’s only paid $40,000<\/b> of the total debt.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n

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  • Settlement owed:<\/b> $980,000 (only $40,000 paid to date)<\/li>\n
  • Home value:<\/b> $2 million Aliso Viejo, California estate<\/li>\n
  • Payment deadline:<\/b> February 28, 2025 (severely overdue)<\/li>\n
  • Daily interest accruing:<\/b> $257.53 per day on unpaid balance<\/li>\n
  • Court order:<\/b> Fabiana demanding forced home sale to recover losses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    The Financial Crisis Unfolds<\/h2>\n

    Mel Owens<\/b> faces mounting pressure from Fabiana<\/b> over his failure to pay. Court documents reveal the 66-year-old retired NFL linebacker<\/b> recently claimed poverty. He stated he earns just $1,000 per month<\/b>. Yet records show he retained over $2.75 million in assets<\/b>. The discrepancy has infuriated his ex-wife.<\/p>\n

    The couple married in 2002<\/b> and shared two sons. Fabiana filed for divorce in February 2020<\/b>. Their legal battle lasted nearly five years<\/b> before finalizing in December 2024<\/b>. During settlement negotiations, Mel<\/b> claimed he deserved to keep his lifestyle. He asked for $16,000 monthly<\/b> support despite minimal income claims.<\/p>\n

    Court records obtained by the Daily Mail show a troubling pattern. Mel<\/b> has previously failed to pay court-ordered child and spousal support<\/b>. He accumulated substantial arrears over time. The court sanctioned him twice for non-compliance. Past due child support reached $81,629<\/b> by divorce finalization.<\/p>\n

    The Home Sale Threat Intensifies<\/h2>\n

    Fabiana’s legal team now demands the $2 million Aliso Viejo property<\/b> be placed on the market immediately. The home was purchased in 2008<\/b> for $840,000<\/b>. Its current market value puts pressure on Mel to liquidate. He currently occupies the residence while negotiations stall.<\/p>\n

    Fabiana<\/b> is also claiming Mel<\/b> is delinquent on mortgage payments. She remains a co-obligor on the loan despite the divorce. This legal position strengthens her hand in forcing the sale. Interest continues accruing at $257.53 daily<\/b> on the unpaid balance.<\/p>\n

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    “Mel has previously failed to pay court-ordered child and spousal support, resulting in substantial arrears, and has twice been sanctioned by the courts.”<\/p>\n