Rachel Lindsay is all smiles at a football event after her divorce was finalized


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Rachel Lindsay beamed as she stepped out for a college football event in Atlanta just weeks after finalizing her divorce from Brian Abasolo.

The former Bachelorette, 39, smiled from ear to ear while attending Allstate’s 11th Annual Party at The Playoff on Saturday, January 18.

Lindsay wore a black blouse and black skirt with a black and gold belt and black suede boots for the celebration, which was hosted by ESPN and the College Football Playoff before Monday’s National Championship game. (Ohio State University and University of Notre Dame will play in Atlanta on Monday night.)

The former reality star completed the party look with a brown suede coat, a black necklace and a gold charm necklace. She wore her hair down in a slight wave. Lindsay’s best accessory, however, may have been her big white smile.

The college football event marked Lindsay’s first public appearance since then us confirmed that she and Abasolo, 44 finalized their divorce on January 7.

Lindsay and Abasolo fell in love during season 13 of the The Bachelorwhich aired in 2017. They married two years later after getting engaged on the show.

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Abasolo filed for divorce in January 2024, citing their date of separation as of December 31, 2023

The estranged couple quickly found themselves messy legal battle partly because they didn’t sign a prenuptial agreement before their wedding.

Us Weekly confirmed in July 2024 that Lindsey was ordered to pay her ex-husband $13,257 a month in temporary spousal support. She was also ordered by a judge to pay Abasolo $15,000 in attorney’s fees and $5,000 in medical expenses.

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When it comes to their divorce settlement, us confirmed that Abasolo “waives, releases and discharges” Lindsey from “any and all” future payments. However, the January statement reveals that Lindsey still owes Abasolo $460,229.

Outside of Lindsay’s payments to Abasolo, the ex-spouses appear to have reached somewhat of an equitable agreement on the division of their assets.

Abasolo will keep their Miami home and his 2021 Honda Accord, according to the documents. Meanwhile, Lindsay gets to keep her engagement and wedding rings along with her California home and 2023 Porsche Macan.

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Days before he finalizes his divorce, Lindsay reflected on her rocky 2024 and all the positive things that came from her journey.

“WHAT A DIFFERENCE ONE YEAR MAKES!!! I’m literally crying as I write this because I look back on this year and I’m so thankful for the friends, family, and moments that lifted me up, encouraged me, and just made me laugh through it all,” she wrote on Dec. 31, 2024. , Instagram postfeaturing clips of Lindsay hosting variety shows, attending soccer games, and traveling with friends.

She added: “I am a living testimony because this time last year I was crying tears of sadness and confusion BUT this year I have tears full of happiness and hope. Here’s to believing you’re stronger than you think! I am so grateful and excited for 2025!! 🥳✨💛.”