Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia Are 'Focused on Co-Parenting and Working Together,' Says His Lawyer

Mar. 15, 2025

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Artem Chigvintsevwill not speak out about his divorce fromNikki Garciaanytime soon, his attorney tells PEOPLE.

Days after theDancing with the Starspro, 42, responded to theformer WWE star’s Wednesday, Sept. 11 divorce filing, his attorney, Ilona Antonyan, tells PEOPLE, “At this time, Mr. Chigvintsev will not comment on any pending proceeding.”

“The parties are focused on co-parenting and working together for the best interests of their son,” says Antonyan, referring to their 4-year-oldMatteo.

Antonyan tells PEOPLE that “as a standard practice, the divorce response preserves Mr. Chigvintsev’s financial rights to support and fees. Failure to check these boxes in the responsive pleadings waives the right to seek such remedies. There is no motion pending for spousal support or fees, also known as the Request for Order.”

Chigvintsev’s attorney adds that the “parties intend to resolve all pending issues on mutually acceptable terms.”

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia with their son Matteo.Artem Chigvintsev/instagram

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia Are ‘Focused On Co-Parenting and Working Together,’ Says His Lawyer

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He also requested that the court determine putative spouse status for the duration of their marriage, which is listed as being from Aug. 26, 2022, to Jan. 19, 2023.

Chigvintsev’s response differed from Garcia’s initial petition, in which sherequested sole legal and physical custody of Matteo, with Chigvintsev being allowed visitation rights and for the court to terminate both parties' ability to receive spousal support.

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia.Artem Chigvintsev/instagram

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia Are ‘Focused On Co-Parenting and Working Together,’ Says His Lawyer

Garcia submitted the divorce filing nearly two weeks after Chigvintsev was arrested ona charge of corporal injury to a spousein Napa Valley, Calif., on Thursday, Aug. 29.

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Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev

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A rep for theTotal Bellasstar confirmed that she filed for divorce, telling PEOPLE that Garcia"continues to ask for privacyfor her and her family at this time."

source: people.com