Inside Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo’s Yearlong Divorce: Forensic Experts and Spousal Support for Former ‘Bachelorette’ Couple
The Bachelor franchise has seen several divorces over the years — some more shocking than others. Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo’s split didn’t necessarily take fans by surprise. The couple had battled rumors of a separation for years after meeting on Season 13 of The Bachelorette in 2017. The messy details of their divorce, however, did shock their supporters.
Why did Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo divorce?
Cameras stopped filming Lindsay and Abasolo’s love story on ABC in August 2017. Once they publicly reunited, the attorney and chiropractor faced several common challenges experienced by Bachelor couples. Merging two lives meant Lindsay and Abasolo had to decide where to live and what to prioritize. While they worked out the details, the pair got married in Cancun, Mexico, in August 2019.
In the end, Abasolo compromised in the career and residency departments, according to court documents obtained Us. He explained, “I placed my career as a chiropractor on hold to move twice for Rachel’s career. These moves were detrimental to my chiropractic business, while Rachel’s income and success as a media personality skyrocketed.” Abasolo also gave his take on how separate their lives were once they moved to LA. “Not sure why people think we’ve been apart this entire time,” he stated in January 2024. The 44-year-old added that they’d been living together for three years.
However, in court documents, Lindsay shared her take on their marriage. “Our marital standard of living was nowhere near as glamorous as Bryan portrays it,” the Higher Learning podcast host explained. “In fact, we rarely saw each other or even lived together during our brief marriage … [We] rarely went out together and did not even go on monthly dates.”
On top of career and lifestyle disagreements, the couple wanted kids but experienced fertilities challenges. Also, “other things were made a priority, which put a lot of pressure on both of us,” explained Abasolo.
What did Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo receive in the divorce?
In January 2024, Abasolo filed for divorce from Lindsay. Six months later, in July 2024, financial details surfaced that gave context to the marriage’s issues. The court ordered Lindsay to pay Abasolo $13,257 in temporary spousal support each month. She was also required to pay $15,000 in attorney’s fees, and $5,000 for forensic expert expenses, according to Us. During this time, a text message surfaced that involved Lindsay calling Abasolo a “leech” regarding spousal support payments.
Lindsay gave context to her feelings about their divorce. In June 2024, she revealed on the Hidden Gems With Natasha Parker podcast, “I could have never predicted that in 2024 that I would be getting a divorce. You just never know what life is gonna throw at you or what’s going to happen.”
Lindsay explained that they weren’t “on the same page” about prenups, so she agreed to forgo one when they wed in 2019. “The place I’m in now financially … is totally different than when I got married. We were more level, and I wasn’t living in California … Hindsight is 20/20, I would have done [a prenup].”
Lindsay paid Abasolo temporary spousal support until January 2025. At that time, Abasolo agreed to waive, discharge, and release her from “any and all future payments.” The court documents, obtained by Us, allow Abasolo to keep his Miami condo, wedding band, and leased 2021 Honda Accord.
Lindsay gets to retain her leased 2023 Porsche Macan, Neil Lane engagement ring, and LA home in North Hollywood. Although Lindsay paid $20,000 for Abasolo’s legal fees as part of the July 2024 agreement, she won’t have to pay additional counsel costs. The new court decision reveals that both parties are responsible for their own attorney fees moving forward.
Fans of The Bachelorette hope this marks the final chapter in Lindsay and Abasolo’s saga. Moving forward, Lindsay will keep co-hosting the Higher Learning podcast with Van Lathan and hosting TV events like Miss Teen USA, BravoFanFest, and NFL Network coverage. Abasolo continues to serve as owner and CEO of Beverly Hills Disc & Laser Therapy Center. He also partners with brands like ELIXR IV therapy and The Super Patch Company on social media.
