Artem Chigvintsev Scores Authorized Wins in Nikki Garcia (Bella) Divorce Case

Artem Chigvintsev has walked away alongside along with his best-case state of affairs following a 2-hour listening to in his Nikki Garcia (AKA Bella) divorce case … TMZ has realized.

Primarily based on docs obtained by TMZ … the expert dancer and the retired WWE star had a listening to throughout the Napa County, California courtroom docket Tuesday, the place a select ordered the exes to share custody of their son, 4-year-old Matteo.

This was undoubtedly the consequence the “Dancing with the Stars” alum hoped for … as he beforehand requested joint custody when he filed his divorce response in September.

Nikki, alternatively, sought sole custody of Matteo when she filed for divorce … requesting Artem have supervised visitation with their son and bear anger administration programs.

TMZ broke the story … Nikki was granted a restraining order in direction of Artem firstly of this month, after she detailed alleged abuse from her husband. Artem responded to the allegations alongside along with his private accusations, painting Nikki as a result of the aggressor of their relationship.

Whereas Artem was arrested for dwelling violence on the end of August, the Napa County District Lawyer decided felony prices wouldn’t be filed in direction of the dancer … noting they may not “ethically file prices” on the time.

All through Tuesday’s listening to, Artem testified he doesn’t have anger factors … and it will not seem just like the select ordered anger administration, although every mom and father will work together specifically individual treatment.

The select DID order every Nikki and Artem to take parenting programs to permit them to greater co-parent their toddler.

Nikki and Artem’s divorce trial is about for December … and may occur over the course of two days.

Artem’s authorized skilled Ilona Antonyan beforehand instructed TMZ … Artem denies ever tackling Nikki.