Artem Chigvintsev, best known for his role on “Dancing With The Stars” and his marriage to former WWE star Nikki Bella, recently made headlines after being arrested for domestic battery. In response to the situation, Nikki Bella filed for solo custody of their son. However, Artem has now responded by seeking joint custody.
Chigvintsev is currently staying at a friend’s house, while Nikki Bella remains in the family home with their 4-year-old son, Matteo. As previously reported, Nikki Bella filed for divorce from Artem and she is seeking full custody of their son.
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Artem Chigvintsev has officially filed for joint custody of his son, Matteo. In addition to joint custody, Chigvintsev is seeking spousal support and asking that Nikki Bella cover his legal fees and court costs.
We have also reported that Brie Bella was the one who urged Nikki Bella to file for divorce after Artem Chigvintsev’s domestic violence incident, as Brie Bella was worried about her sister.
Nikki Bella’s divorce filing also uncovered an interesting detail. It’s clear that Nikki Bella has decided not to stay with Artem Chigvintsev, and fans can understand her decision after everything that has happened in recent weeks. The situation has brought significant attention, and the events leading up to it seem to have played a major role in her choice.
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