Nikki Garcia Files for Divorce from Artem

Nikki Garcia has filed for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev, citing irreconcilable differences, with the separation date listed as August 29, the same day Chigvintsev was arrested for domestic violence. Garcia is requesting sole legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old son, Matteo, while Chigvintsev is seeking joint custody and spousal support. The couple's relationship, which began in 2017, ended just days after their second wedding anniversary. Chigvintsev was arrested following an altercation where he claimed Garcia threw shoes at him, though Garcia has not commented publicly beyond requesting privacy. The legal and physical custody battle along with the domestic violence allegations have heightened public interest in the case.