Artem’s lawyer says Nikki Garcia is ‘focused on raising kids together’
Content Warning: This article contains discussions of alleged domestic violence cases in which a child was present.
On September 11, Nicky Garcia Apply for divorce from Artem ChigvintsevFor those who don’t know, Artem was recently arrested by law enforcement on domestic violence charges.
The player was arrested on August 29. Police have officially charged him with “causing bodily harm to his wife or roommate.” Details about the victim are still not being released.
The incident prompted Nikki to split from her longtime partner after nearly two years of marriage. Now, days after filing for divorce, the public has received word from Artem’s lawyer.
Do Artem’s claims of co-parenting conflict with Nikki Garcia’s divorce case?
Artem’s attorney, Ilona Antonian, recently spoke with People magazine about the divorce. Antonian confirmed that Artem had no intention of personally commenting on the divorce case. His attorney said, “At this time, Mr. Chigvintsev will not be commenting on any pending proceedings. The parties are focused on raising their children and working together to achieve the best interests of their son.”
Such a claim would seem to conflict with Nikki’s demands in her divorce filing. Nikki is seeking sole legal and physical custody of Matteo. It is true that Nikki has waived visitation rights. This may be her ideal way to raise the children together at this point. Nikki has also requested that neither party be awarded spousal support.
However, Antonian weighed in on the matter. “As standard practice, the divorce response preserves Mr. Chigvintsev’s financial rights to alimony and fees,” the attorney said. “Failure to check these boxes in the responsive pleadings waives the right to seek such relief. There is no pending application for spousal support or fees, also known as an order.”
However, Antonian added that “the parties intend to resolve all outstanding issues on mutually acceptable terms.”
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If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues mentioned in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or chat at thehotline.org.
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