Artem Chigvintsev is demanding joint custody of his son and spousal support from his estranged wife, Nikki Garcia, following her recent divorce petition. This comes after Chigvintsev was arrested for domestic violence, although charges have not been filed. The couple’s marriage reportedly ended due to irreconcilable differences, with their separation date marked as the day of Chigvintsev’s arrest.
Chigvintsev is also seeking for Garcia to cover his legal fees and is claiming a “putative spouse” status during a specific period of their relationship. Despite their public celebration of their second wedding anniversary, sources close to the couple suggest a volatile relationship with instances of verbal abuse in the past.
The former couple, who met during Bella’s time as a contestant on “Dancing With The Stars” in 2017, share a 4-year-old son, Matteo. Chigvintsev called 911 to report a medical emergency and that Bella had thrown shoes at him on the day of his arrest, although the request was eventually canceled by someone else from the house.
The situation between Chigvintsev and Garcia highlights the importance of addressing domestic violence. For those affected by such issues, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available for support.
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