The Bachelorette alum Bryan Abasolo claims he’s unable to take care of his and estranged spouse Rachel Lindsay’s “way of life” as they undergo their divorce, and new court docket paperwork reveal their struggle over cash.
Abasolo, 44, filed for divorce from Lindsay, 39, in January after 4 years of marriage. In Might court docket paperwork obtained by Us Weekly, he requested emergency spousal help and for the previous Bachelorette to cowl at the least $75,000 in authorized charges. He claimed she is utilizing their marital funds to pay for her personal authorized charges however refuses to let him entry the cash.
“I’m knowledgeable and imagine that Rachel has been utilizing our group property monies to pay for her divorce lawyer and forensic accountant, whereas refusing to offer me entry to any of our group property funds to pay my divorce lawyer, my forensic accountant, or any of my private bills,” the submitting alleges.
Abasolo was a chiropractor based mostly in Miami when he met Lindsay, an legal professional in Texas, on The Bachelorette. After their 2019 marriage ceremony, Lindsay moved to Abasolo’s native Florida however later left for California to take a job as an Additional correspondent. After a short bicoastal marriage, Abasolo packed up his apply and moved to the Metropolis of Angels to be with Lindsay. (She not works for Additional however does host a number of podcasts. Lindsay additionally has written two books.)
“I positioned my profession as a chiropractor on maintain to maneuver twice for Rachel’s profession,” he claimed within the submitting. “These strikes had been detrimental to my chiropractic enterprise, whereas Rachel’s earnings and success as a media persona skyrocketed.”
Amid Lindsay’s success, they “had an upper-class marital way of life,” as they dined at celeb hotspots reminiscent of Nobu and Catch and traveled around the globe with Abasolo noting they “often (if not at all times) flew enterprise class and stayed on the most interesting inns.”
Abasolo claims to now make $1,300 per thirty days, which is lower than his recurring bills. Per the docs, Abasolo pays $6,500 in lease, $1,000 in restaurant meals, $1,500 for groceries and $2,500 in leisure. His marriage ceremony band can also be allegedly value $1,000.
Abasolo is now looking for monetary help from Lindsay to have the ability to relocate from their shared L.A. abode. (They’re each nonetheless residing there however keep away from one another, per the docs. Abasolo additionally alleges that Lindsay put up safety cameras to observe his “comings and goings” with out sharing viewing credentials.)
“I need to transfer out of our Household Residence as quickly as potential, however sustaining our way of life just isn’t financially possible at the moment,” he stated within the papers.
Throughout Lindsay and Abasolo’s marriage, they beforehand lived in a luxurious condominium in West Hollywood earlier than shopping for a “stunning” home in North Hollywood. Additionally they employed a landscaper, a pool cleaner and a housekeeper to take care of the property.
Abasolo additionally famous that Lindsay at the moment drives a 2023 Porsche Macan, which retails for at the least $68,500.
In accordance with Abasolo, Lindsay is claiming that their shared house is her “sole and separate property.”
“I imagine that almost all, if not all, of the $466,000 down fee on our Household Residence got here from group property earned throughout our marriage,” his court docket docs learn, noting that he’s looking for funds to cowl his legal professional and accountant charges. Abasolo additionally believes he’s entitled to half of their group property, which means the L.A. residence.
Lindsay has not addressed Abasolo’s claims. Us has reached out for remark.