The divorce paperwork was filed in Napa Valley, California, on September 11, 2024, nearly two weeks after the arrest.

Rumors of their separation intensified when Garcia was seen without her wedding ring at a public event shortly after the arrest.

Nikki Garcia, formerly known as Nikki Bella, has filed for divorce from her husband Artem Chigvintsev, citing irreconcilable differences, just days after his arrest for allegations of domestic violence.

Chigvintsev was arrested on August 29, 2024, on suspicion of felony domestic violence, specifically for willfully inflicting corporal injury, and was released on a $25,000 bail shortly after.

Garcia listed the date of separation as the same day as Chigvintsev's arrest, indicating a swift decline in their relationship.

Garcia had reportedly hired a divorce lawyer just hours before filing for divorce, signaling her intention to end the marriage.

A representative for Garcia confirmed the divorce filing and requested privacy for her family during this challenging time.

Just two days before the arrest, the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary with affectionate posts on social media, highlighting the sudden shift in their relationship.

In her divorce petition, Garcia is seeking full legal and physical custody of their 4-year-old son, Matteo, while granting Chigvintsev visitation rights.

Garcia and Chigvintsev met in 2017 on 'Dancing with the Stars' and began dating in 2019, welcoming their son in July 2020 and marrying in August 2022.

In the days leading up to his arrest, Chigvintsev accused Garcia of throwing shoes at him during an argument, as revealed in a 911 call.

Chigvintsev's representative did not provide a comment following the incident, leaving the public with unanswered questions about the couple's tumultuous situation.