"Owens and his ex-wife welcomed two sons, Lucas, 20, and Andre, 18, during their marriage. Per his "Golden Bachelor" bio, Owens' marriage ended around the same time that his own father died. At that point, he "channeled his energy into being the best father he could be, focusing on raising his sons and coaching their extracurricular sports teams." Owens' ex-wife Fabiana Pimentel Owens filed for divorce in 2020, according to court records viewed by TODAY.com. The divorce was finalized in 2024."
"In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the father of two explained why he waited a few years to search for love again after his divorce. "I was taking care of my boys," he said. "They needed all my attention, and I was working (as a lawyer). I just didn't have time (to date)." Owens told USA Today that his sons live "primarily" with him. "I cherish that great father-son relationship," says Owens."
Mel Owens is a former NFL player turned lawyer and father of two adult sons, Lucas, 20, and Andre, 18. His marriage ended around the time his father died, after which he focused on raising his sons and coaching their sports. His ex-wife filed for divorce in 2020 and the divorce was finalized in 2024. Owens delayed dating to care for his boys while working as a lawyer, saying he did not have time to date. His sons live primarily with him, supported his decision to join The Golden Bachelor, and he treasures their father-son relationship.
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