Nikki Garcia Claims “Steal” in Child Support Deal with Ex Artem Chigvintsev, Reveals Herself as Family Breadwinner

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Though

Nikki Garcia

has to pay ex-husband

Artem Chigvintsev

$3,500 in

monthly child support

for their son

Matteo

, 4, the ex-WWE superstar confessed that she believes she received an excellent deal.

The mother-of-one talked about the settlement — which was concluded earlier this month — in the newest episode of her podcast with her twin sister.

Brie Garcia

“The Nikki & Brie Show” podcast.

Nikki Garcia ‘Scored a Bargain’ in Divorce Settlement With Artem Chigvintsev

“Everybody has been sharing their thoughts on Artem and my divorce agreement. It’s all over the place,” said Nikki, 41, admitting that she had to pay out $200,000 in spousal support and alimony.

Nevertheless, she believes she “scored a great deal” in this scenario, mentioning that the judge praised her dedication, stating, “You should be incredibly proud that you created such an empire which someone desires a part of.”

“It’s great to hear that…even though it hurts because I risked everything for that money,” the retired wrestler commented. “All of that money is what I earned through sheer determination.”

In their marriage, Nikki Garcia was the one who brought home the bacon.

Nikki also cleared up some points regarding the financial situation, since she had seen remarks suggesting that she needs to pay Artem, aged 42, due to her alleged loss.

“No, no, no,” she maintained. “For child support, when you’re the primary earner and earn more income, it’s essentially determined by a state formula. You input both incomes, and then it calculates who earns more and how much should be paid monthly.”

The television host mentioned that these payments have the potential to vary at any time up until their child reaches the age of 18.

Nikki further mentioned that their legal trouble in August 2024 involved the dancer being arrested but subsequently released.

charges dropped for domestic

Violence was not what caused them to separate.

Regardless of all their conflicts, Nikki mentioned they are presently getting along “very well” as co-parents.

Inside the Exes’ Relationship

The former partners started dating in 2019 when they met.

were paired togethe

r on

Dancing With the Stars

.

They tied the knot in 2022 but separated just two years afterwards.

In a different episode of the sisters’ podcast, Nikki admitted she

maintain a facade to conceal their marriage issues

strife from the limelight.

[Their relationship] has not been good for quite some time. I really exaggerated how well everything was going in front of everyone,” she confessed. “I thought, ‘If I can place this individual on a high pedestal… perhaps they might start believing it about themselves.’