Nikki Garcia is Allegedly Looking For a Divorce Lawyer
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New information regarding Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvinstev’s relationship has come to light. For those who may have missed it, on Thursday, August 29, Artem Chigvintsev was arrested in Napa, California for domestic violence.
Nikki Garcia is Shopping for Divorce Lawyers
On Tuesday, September 3, TMZ learned that Garcia is officially looking into divorcing Dancing With The Stars professional Artem Chigvintsev. A source shared that Garcia “has been making calls sine Friday and we’re told her intention is to file to end her marriage to Artem Chigvintsev.”
The former America’s Got Talent: Extreme judge allegedly began her search the day after her husband was arrested in Napa, California. The arrest was considered “felony domestic violence,” due to the alleged physical injury.
Nikki Garcia really is fearless. Even with everything going on, she moves forward. People would have understood if she decided to bow out of the #ChestnutVSKobayashi. But here she is taking care of business. pic.twitter.com/jGdd2X5HH1
— Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) September 2, 2024
Yesterday, Garcia was seen for the first time since the incident, during the Chestnut/Kobayashi hot dog eating contest. The former WWE star was publicly seen then, without her wedding ring.
Chigvintsev is Not Living in Their Family Home
In the same report, TMZ shared that Chigvintsev is currently not staying in their family home. Instead, after getting out of jail, he’s been “staying at a friend’s house.” At this time, it has been released that Garcia remains in their family home with their 4 year old son, Matteo.
News broke about Chigvintsev’s arrest on Thursday, August 29. The DWTS professional was arrested with a charge for a felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, after he called paramedics to request medical assistance for the victim.
In audio received by TMZ, Chigvintsev requested to cancel the paramedics, but the police still showed up at the house. According to officers, there were “obvious injuries on the victim’s body.” Chigvintsev then was arrested for the felony and was released on bail hours after his arrest.
Garcia and Chigvintsev met in 2017 when they were paired together on Dancing With The Stars. Together they have one child, a son Matteo, whom they welcomed in 2020. The couple wed in 2022 and were celebrating their second anniversary days before Chigvintsev’s arrest.
