Nikki Bella Hires Divorce Lawyer After Arrest

Nikki Bella, also known as Nikki Garcia, has filed for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev just weeks after his arrest for domestic violence on August 29. The couple’s marriage, which lasted two years and produced a four-year-old son, Matteo, reportedly became volatile, with sources indicating that friends advised Nikki to leave Artem, labeling him a 'monster'. Following the arrest, where injuries were observed on Nikki, she took immediate steps to hire a divorce attorney, signaling a potentially contentious split. Artem was arrested after he called 911 for a medical emergency but canceled the request before police arrived, leading to his detention for felony corporal injury to a spouse. The divorce filing and Nikki's decision to remove her wedding ring suggest that the relationship is irreparable, especially as Artem attempts to salvage their marriage publicly. Both parties are now reportedly living separately, with Nikki residing in their family home while Artem is staying with friends.