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Breaking News: Nikki Garcia Reveals Date of Separation from Artem Chigvintsev in Divorce Docs…see more
Garcia, 40, listed their split date as August 29 — the same day Chigvintsev, 42, was arrested for domestic battery.
She cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind their divorce.
The retired WWE star (formerly known as Nikki Bella) asked the court not to award spousal support to neither her nor Chigvintsev.
She also requested sole legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old son, Matteo. Chigvintsev’s marriage on Wednesday, September 11.
The following day, Garcia’s rep told Us in a statement, “Nikki Garcia has filed for divorce.
She continues to ask for privacy for her and her family at this time.” The charges fall under section 273.5(a) of the California Penal Code, which states that the incident includes a person who has injured a spouse, cohabitant or fellow parent.