"Dancing With the Stars' Pro Dancer Artem Chigvintsev Responds to Nikki Garcia's Divorce Filing"

In the latest development of their highly publicized divorce, "Dancing With the Stars" pro dancer Artem Chigvintsev has responded to his estranged wife Nikki Garcia's divorce filing with his own court documents. The news comes two weeks after Chigvintsev's arrest for domestic violence, which prompted Garcia, 40, to file for the dissolution of their two-year marriage.

According to reports from E! News on September 13, Chigvintsev, 42, submitted his response to the court, indicating that their separation date was August 29 - the same day as his arrest. The court documents, obtained by US Weekly, reveal that the professional dancer cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split.

In his filed documents, Chigvintsev is seeking spousal support as well as reimbursement for his attorney's fees from Garcia. He also requested joint legal and physical custody of their four-year-old son, Matteo. On the other hand, Garcia, as stated in her court documents obtained by TMZ on September 11, is seeking sole legal and physical custody of their son, but did indicate a potential willingness to grant visitation rights to Chigvintsev.

Both Chigvintsev and Garcia have remained silent about their divorce publicly, leaving fans and followers with no official statements or explanations regarding the ongoing legal proceedings.

The couple's divorce follows Chigvintsev's arrest for alleged domestic violence, which caused a significant stir in the media. As the situation continues to unfold, fans will be closely watching for any further updates on the legal battle between Chigvintsev and Garcia.