Overview

• Nikki Garcia filed for divorce on September 11, listing the separation date as August 29, the same day Artem Chigvintsev was arrested.
• Garcia is requesting legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old son, Matteo, with Chigvintsev having visitation rights.
• Chigvintsev was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence and released on $25,000 bail.
• Reports suggest that Garcia's family had concerns about Chigvintsev's temper and controlling behavior during their marriage.
• Both Garcia and Chigvintsev have asked for privacy as they navigate the divorce proceedings.