Artem Chigvintsev RESPONDS to estranged wife Nikki Garcia's divorce filing - as he asks for joint custody of son and spousal support

Artem Chigvintsev has responded to his estranged wife, Nikki Garcia's, divorce filing as he also officially filed on Friday - after his domestic violence arrest late last month. Artem Chigvintsev, 42, has responded to his estranged wife, Nikki Garcia's, 40, divorce filing as he also officially filed on Friday - after his domestic violence arrest late last month; seen in 2020 In the filing, Artem claimed that he was a putative spouse between the dates of August 26, 2022 and January 19, 2023. He listed the date of separation as August 29 - which was the same day that he was arrested for felony domestic violence charges in Napa, California Chigvintsev has also requested for joint legal and physical custody of his and Nikki's four-year-old son, Matteo Just days before the pro dancer was placed into handcuffs, the couple had marked their second wedding anniversary. The arrest, which reportedly came after Garcia threw shoes at her husband, took place less than four days after the pair celebrated the anniversary of their August 2022 wedding – with both marking the moment on social media Although Artem is desperately trying to repair his marriage, Nikki's twin Brie Garcia is said to want her sister to leave him for good 'Nikki's sister Brie is disgusted, shocked, disappointed and just sad that this happened,' they told DailyMail.com.