Olympian Oksana Baiul’s Ex-Husband Given Sole Custody of Daughter Sophia Amid Messy Divorce: Report

Oksana Baiul, the renowned pro figure skater who took home the Gold at the 1994 Olympics, has reached an agreement in her messy divorce from ex Carlo Farina.

According to an Us Weekly report published Monday, January 5, the pair — who have been married since 2012 and share a young daughter named Sophia — informed the court on October 6 of an agreement they reached stating that Farina would have primary custody of their child.

An Instagram post from Baiul, 48, celebrating Sophia’s birthday in June 2024 indicates that the couple’s daughter will turn 11 this year.

Farina will also be allowed to move from Louisiana to Las Vegas with their child, per Us Weekly. In September, the ice skater revealed via Facebook that their home in Shreveport was for sale, admitting, “I love u all I am sorry it didn’t work out.”

Baiul will reportedly be allowed time with Sophia when Farina sets up a visit and if their daughter agrees to it. The athlete also agreed to enroll in anger management classes, per the outlet, and be tested for alcohol and drugs to “ensure she is remaining sober.” (Baiul was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in 1997, but the charges were dropped after she met the terms of her probation.)

The exes also reportedly agreed to other terms, including the division of finances and property, in the divorce settlement.

On June 26, Farina filed for divorce and accused Baiul of “verbal abuse” and toxic behavior. Baiul denied the allegations and made similar claims against her ex.

In August, Baiul announced on Facebook that she and Farina were divorcing.

“Dear extended fam and friends, I’m expressing myself to you this morning regarding my personal circumstances,” she wrote alongside a photo of the two of them.

“My husband and I are divorcing,” she added. “I am asking for prayers and I am praying for #sophiabaiulfarina … #sobriety 💕 In Gods hands know thank you for my lesson ❤️‍🩹.”