Nikki Garcia and ‘DWTS’ pro Artem Chigvintsev have settled their divorce 3 months after his arrest for domestic violence

They also dropped restraining orders against each other, Garcia’s spokesman says.

Former WWE star Nikki Garcia, formerly known as Nikki Bella – And Dancing with the Stars Graduate Artem Chigvintsev has settled his divorce.

“Nikki and Artem have settled their divorce and will not be going to court,” Garcia’s rep said. “Both parties have decided to lift the domestic violence restraining orders against each other in order to move on with their lives and effectively raise their son. Nikki’s number one priority has always been her son and privacy in this matter. She’s grateful for that. all the love and support she received during this difficult time.”

EW reached out to Chigvintsev’s team for comment but did not receive an immediate response.

The couple was a couple when Garcia was a contestant on the reality show in 2017 and was a professional. They confirmed they were in a relationship in 2019 after she ended her engagement to the wrestler. John Cena previous year.

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In 2020, Garcia and Chigvintsev had a son, Matteo, and two years later they got married.

She filed for divorce in September, less than two weeks after Chigvintsev was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence Aug. 29 at their home in California.

In September, the Napa County District Attorney announced that her office I wouldn’t press charges.

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“While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic violence, we have an ethical obligation to only file charges when they are supported by evidence,” District Attorney Allison Haley said in a statement. “We are required to prove any criminal charge “beyond a reasonable doubt,” which is the highest standard in the American criminal justice system. If the available evidence does not meet this level of evidence, then we cannot ethically bring charges. “

The split was contentious at times, with Garcia seeking full custody of their son and Chigvintsev seeking joint custody. Both spouses sought and received restraining orders against the other. PEOPLE reported in October.

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Chigvintsev is not participating in the current season Dancing with the Stars. In August, EW learned that Chigvintsev’s decision to sit out the season was made before his arrest.