Nikki Bella is officially finalizing her split from ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev — and the divorce settlement includes significant financial terms in his favor.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the former WWE Superstar has agreed to pay Artem $3,500 per month in child support for their son, Matteo. In addition, Nikki is making two lump-sum payments totaling $200,000 — with $100,000 due immediately and another $100,000 scheduled for later this year.
The documents also state that Nikki will cover the full cost of Matteo’s speech therapy. However, the former couple will equally split expenses related to his extracurricular activities.
As part of the settlement, Nikki retains all trusts in her name, including Stephanie Nicole Garcia Entertainment and Bonita.
In terms of custody, Nikki and Artem will alternate major holidays with Matteo on a yearly basis.
The agreement comes after a turbulent period in their relationship. In August of 2024, Artem was arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident involving Nikki. She later filed a restraining order, while Artem countered with claims that she was the aggressor and fabricated the allegations.
Although the pair reached the terms of their settlement in November 2024, the judge only recently finalized the agreement.
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