Nikki Garcia Files for Divorce From Artem Chigvintsev After His Domestic Violence Arrest

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TW: This article contains discussions of alleged domestic violence in which a child was present.

Former Dancing with the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on August 29, 2024, for alleged domestic violence. His arrest was for “felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant.” Police officers at the scene were able to see visible injury to the victim. Since the victim requested complete “confidentiality,” the name of the victim has not been disclosed. Well, now Artem’s wife, Nikki Garcia, has officially filed for divorce.

Nikki Garcia files for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev

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As you may recall, Artem called 911 during the incident, requesting medical aid. Then he called again and stated that no help was needed. Afterward, the dispatcher gave the police officers more insight into the call. “Initially came in as requesting medical, but now he is stating he got into an argument with his wife and his wife threw shoes at rp [reporting party],” the dispatcher stated.

Reports recently surfaced that Nikki is living at their Napa Valley residence with their four-year-old son, Matteo, while Artem is crashing at a friend’s place. Now Nikki has made their split official. TMZ reported that Nikki hired divorce attorney Evan Craig Itzkowitz. She filed for divorce on September 11. Given the disturbing circumstances, none of this is a surprise.

As you may recall, the former couple first met on DWTS when they paired together. At the time, Nikki was dating John Cena. In 2018, after John and Nikki parted ways, Artem and Nikki started dating. The duo became engaged two years later, and finally said, ‘I do’ in Paris in 2022.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or chat at thehotline.org.

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Kroy Biermann’s Attorney Responds to Kim Zolciak’s Claims He Doesn’t Pay Bills

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Kroy Biermann and Kim Zolciak are in a tough place. The two are trying to sell their McMansion, but no one’s biting at the $5.5 million pricetag. Kroy asked a court to grant him the power to sell the house. He claimed that she’d passed up on offers and continued racking up expenses.

Moreover, Kroy claimed that he’d been left to cough up a lot of cash. Kim bumped into the paparazzi soon after. With the news swirling around in her mind, she said that Kroy hasn’t paid for “a single thing” in the house. “He hasn’t paid a bill in that house. He’s paid two electric bills. Not a cable, water, a phone, nothing.”

Kim then confirmed that she wasn’t spending money on anything. When asked about reports of partying, Kim responded, “I don’t go out. I have four kids at home.” Understandably, Kroy wasn’t going to let all of that slide.

Kim Zolciak heads to LA while Kroy Biermann takes care of the kids

TMZ: Kim Zolciak says Kroy is a deadbeat who doesn’t pay for a thing!!! Kim says her daughter, Brielle, contributes more financially than Kroy. Plus, Kim says Kroy is begging for her to take him back.

Kim Zolciak: “[Kroy] said if I ever divorced him he would destroy me… pic.twitter.com/V2iOkx8b1I

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Shortly after the story hit the press, Kroy’s attorney reached out to Us Weekly. Kroy’s lawyer, Marlys A. Bergstrom, corroborated Kroy’s claims that Kim had refused to sell the house at a price lower than its appraisal. “At the end of the day, a house is worth what someone is willing to pay for it … not its appraisal,” Bergstrom said.

“If Kim is waiting to get 5.5 million for a house that is on the brink of foreclosure, she’s going to be waiting a very long time.” Moreover, Bergstrom offered the following criticism: “I find it ironic that this interview took place at LAX. Who’s watching the kids? The answer is Kroy. He’s in Georgia working 40+ hours a week, taking care of the kids and trying to get the marital residence sold so that family can avoid foreclosure.”

Bergstrom makes a decent point. Kim had her reasons for being in Los Angeles, some of those reasons likely legitimate. But it wasn’t a good look considering she was trying to denounce accusations of partying amid her divorce and financial woes. That said, Bergstrom didn’t explicitly say that Kroy is paying bills.

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