Artem Chigvintsev Reportedly Owed Six Figure Sum In Unveiled Divorce Settlement

Artem Chigvintsev scored a significant sum in his divorce settlement from Nikki Garcia eight months after she pulled the plug on their marriage.

The "Dancing with the Stars" alum became embroiled in a domestic violence scandal after his ex-wife accused him of hitting her last August. Although he was arrested for the alleged crime, no charges were filed against the dancer.

A month after the incident, Nikki Garcia filed to end her romantic ties to Artem Chigvintsev and sought legal and physical custody of their son, Matteo. The former couple eventually reached a divorce settlement in November 2024, but a judge recently signed off on the documents.

According to new reports, Chigvintsev and Garcia's divorce agreement revealed that the dancer earned a significant sum from their separation.

The former WWE professional wrestler shall pay her ex-husband $3,500 in child support and a lump sum of $200,000. The documents noted Garcia would pay Chigvintsev $100K now, then another $100K before the end of this year.

The media personality also did not have to worry about covering his son's speech therapist, as all expenses fall under his ex-wife's obligations. However, they shall split the bills for Matteo's extracurricular activities.

Chigvintsev wasn't the only one to walk away with a significant amount, as Garcia did not lose any of the trust in her name. The list included Stephanie Nicole Garcia Entertainment and Bonita Bonita.

As for their time shared with their son, TMZ reported that they would split up the major holidays and rotate the arrangement yearly.

The contents of the former couple's divorce settlement were unveiled three months after Chigvintsev doubled down on Garcia lying about her domestic violence claims.

The Blast shared that he addressed his grievances on the "Glamorous Grind" podcast in February, stressing that the allegations negatively impacted him.

According to Chigvintsev, his reputation endured severe damage even though the district attorney did not charge him for the alleged crime. He allegedly lost $100,000 in earnings after his August 2024 arrest, losing dancing gigs and TV appearances as many refused to associate with him.

The media personality emphasized that the aftermath was unfair, noting that he did not pursue clarifying his innocence in the incident because the D.A. did not charge him for the alleged crime. Nonetheless, Chigvintsev hoped to be in a better financial and emotional state after his fallout with Garcia.

Following his arrest last year, Chigvintsev filed a complaint to the Napa Superior Court over his loss of income. He alleged that Garcia was wrong about him being unable to find dancing jobs, stressing that he only failed to be hired after her "false allegations."

The dancer claimed the negative rep he received from the incident saw him being removed from the "DWTS" website faculty list. Additionally, Chigvintsev allegedly lost revenue from social media promotions, a benefit he noted his former partner continues to enjoy.

Chigvintsev accused Garcia of prioritizing her career over his when she allegedly provided false information to the police. Based on these arguments, he demanded compensation for his out-of-pocket expenses, claiming that her temporary restraining order against him was granted without sufficient evidence.

Chigvintsev refused to accept the outcome of the domestic violence incident, repeatedly insisting on his innocence and blaming Garcia as the real aggressor in their marriage. His attorney, Ilona Antonyan, echoed similar sentiments in a statement.

The legal rep stressed that Chigvintsev was the one who called the authorities for protection against his then-wife on August 29, 2024. Antonyan alleged Garcia could be heard during the call accusing the dancer of attempting to sabotage her career by involving the police.

"She is the one with the temper. I try to stay quiet and avoid it. She yells, and on 8/29/24, was yelling, pursuing me, and was the one who attacked me," Chigvintsev said about the domestic violence incident.

He also supported his claims with pictures of bruising and bloody scratches on his elbow, hands, and behind his ear.

Following his release from police custody and dismissal of the domestic violence charges, Chigvintsev declared he was focused on putting the incident behind him while raising his son. "My focus has always been and will always be our son Matteo," he said.

The dancer described fatherhood as "the greatest blessing," noting his son would always be his top priority. He added that he was committed to providing love, support, and care for his child as he navigated the end of his marriage to the former professional wrestler.

Chigvintsev expressed hope for the future, stating he believed the former couple could achieve a fair custody arrangement and prayed a judge would grant them shared custody of their son. As stated, he and Garcia settled their differences in November 2024 after mediation.

Can Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia co-parent amicably without any more drama?