Nikki Bella Seeks Divorce Lawyer Following Alleged Domestic Violence Incident with Artem Chigvintsev
Nikki Bella is actively seeking a divorce lawyer, sources have informed TMZ. Since Friday, Nikki has been making inquiries with the intention of ending her marriage to Artem Chigvintsev.
This development comes after an alleged altercation on Thursday in which Artem reportedly attacked Nikki, causing physical injuries that led to his arrest for felony domestic violence.
Since the incident, Nikki has not been seen wearing her wedding ring. Over the weekend, she hosted the Chestnut/Kobayashi hot dog eating contest in Las Vegas, notably without her ring.
Sources also reveal that Artem is no longer residing in the family home and has been staying at a friend’s place, while Nikki remains in the house with their 4-year-old son, Matteo.
TMZ originally reported Artem’s arrest after he called paramedics for medical assistance for the alleged victim but later canceled the request. However, the police still arrived at the scene, where they observed visible injuries on Nikki and subsequently arrested Artem for felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant. He was released on bail shortly after his arrest.
Nikki and Artem first met in 2017 on “Dancing with the Stars” and began dating a few years later after Nikki’s split with John Cena. Their son Matteo was born in 2020, and they married in 2022, just days before this incident. Attempts to reach Artem for comment have so far been unsuccessful.