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Artem Chigvintsev Asks for Joint Custody of Son Matteo, Spousal Support in Nikki Bella Divorce

Artem Chigvintsev has responded to Nikki Bella’s divorce filing with one of his own. He requested joint custody of their son, Matteo, and spousal support.

The Dancing With the Stars pro, 42, cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split and is asking for “joint legal and physical custody” of his and Nikki’s son, Matteo, according to Us Weekly. The Napa County Sheriff’s Department told TMZ that when they arrived there was a victim who had “sustained injuries.” However, their identity was kept private as the person requested “total confidentiality.” Greg Doherty / Getty ImagesArtem was detained at the scene and eventually booked on California penal code 273.5(a), according to jail records viewed by Life & Style.

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