Mel Owens enjoyed a happy married life with 19 years younger, Fabiana Pimentel. The duo remained as spouses for nearly two decades before their divorce was finalised in December 2024. Following the split, Mel began a new relationship with Peg Munson on The Golden Bachelor. The 66-year-old former NFL linebacker chose her from among 23 lovely ladies, being smitten by her beauty and bold, lively personality. As Mel looks to start a new chapter of life with Peg, unresolved issues with his ex-wife over their divorce settlement continue to trouble him. Read to know about Fabiana’s legal stance as Mel failed to pay the settlement amount.
Demands Mel Owens’ former wife, Fabiana Pimentel, made regarding the divorce settlement
Following Mel Owens and Fabiana Pimentel’s divorce settlement after a lengthy process, a California judge ordered him to pay her an almost USD 1 million (USD 978,887.67) equalisation payment. 47-year-old Fabiana also requested an additional USD 25,000 to cover her attorney fees. She claimed that Mel made only a single partial payment of USD 40,000 over the year, leaving the rest unpaid, despite his decent income. The longer Mel delays the payment, the bigger the interest he will have to pay. As of September 2025, the accumulated interest amounted to USD 978,887.67, based on the USD 257.53 per day amount Mel is accruing. Fabiana stated:
“To date, he has made only a single partial payment of USD 40,000, leaving an unpaid balance of USD 940,000 – exclusive of the interest that continues to accrue.”