Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev Finalize Divorce, Drop Restraining Orders

The former couple reached a settlement through mediation, prioritizing co-parenting their son after contentious legal disputes.

Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev have finalized their divorce following private mediation, avoiding a court trial that was scheduled to begin in two weeks.
Both parties agreed to drop their respective domestic violence restraining orders, aiming to move forward and focus on co-parenting their 4-year-old son, Matteo.
Garcia initially filed for divorce in September, shortly after Chigvintsev’s arrest on suspicion of domestic violence, though prosecutors declined to file charges due to insufficient evidence.
The divorce process had been contentious, with Garcia seeking sole custody and Chigvintsev requesting joint custody, spousal support, and attorney fees.
While the terms of the settlement remain undisclosed, the former couple is reportedly cooperating to navigate their strained relationship for the benefit of their son.