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We now have an replace on the Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev divorce.
As beforehand reported, the previous WWE celebrity filed to legally cut up from the Dancing with the Stars skilled in September.
We are able to now affirm the divorce has been finalized.
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella go to the DIRECTV SPACE at Neon Carnival offered by LEVI’S and TEQUILA DON JULIO on April 16, 2022 in Thermal, California. (Photograph by Greg Doherty/Getty Photos for DIRECTV)
In authorized paperwork obtained by Individuals Journal and different retailers, it’s additionally been confirmed that the celebrities will share joint custody of their four-year outdated son, Matteo.
In keeping with the the settlement, Garcia can pay Chigvintsev $3,500 a month in little one assist… in addition to a $200,000 lump sum that can be divided into two equal funds, one in all which is due proper round now and the opposite earlier than the tip of 2025.
Along with these funds, the Garcia is financing the price of Matteo’s medical insurance, speech remedy and the rest of his preschool schooling by means of the 2024-2025 12 months.
The exes will cut up main holidays and commerce off annually relating to custody of their son; Garcia and Chigvintsev will retain their respective possessions and property, together with properties and companies.
Nikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev attend Nickelodeon Youngsters’ Selection Sports activities 2019 at Barker Hangar on July 11, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photograph by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Photos)
Late final August, Chigvintsev was arrested on suspicion of corporal harm to partner in Napa Valley, California.
On the time, he was given a $25,000 bail, and, simply two weeks later, Garcia filed for divorce.
Issues shortly turned ugly when each Chigvintsev and Garcia have been granted restraining orders towards the opposite.
Chigvintsev, for his half, tried to clarify final 12 months {that a} verbal dispute about about their son’s lunch and parental obligations turned bodily — whereas Garcia alleged that Chigvintsev “tackled” her to the bottom and was urgent on her chest to the purpose the place she felt like she was suffocating.
Scary stuff.
Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev attend “Twin Love” – Cocktails And Bites With Hosts Nikki & Brie Garcia at Soho Home on November 16, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photograph by Anna Webber/Getty Photos for Prime Video)
Garcia has stated she hopes she and her ex can change into “great friends” for the sake of their toddler, however admitted it might take time.
In November 2024, in the meantime, Garcia’s rep stated that the previous couple had settled its divorce in a personal mediation.
“Both parties decided to drop the domestic violence restraining orders against each other in an effort to move on with their lives and effectively co-parent their son,” the rep stated in a press release.
“Nikki’s number one priority has always been her son and privacy on the matter. She is thankful for all of the love and support she has received during this difficult time.”
