> At a Glance
> – Olympic champ Oksana Baiul loses primary custody of 10-year-old Sophia to ex Carlo Farina
> – Farina can relocate from Louisiana to Las Vegas with the child
> – Baiul must attend anger management and submit to drug/alcohol testing
> – Why it matters: The ruling ends a high-profile custody battle after 13 years of marriage
Olympic gold-medalist Oksana Baiul signed a divorce settlement Monday that gives her ex-husband primary custody of their only child and allows him to move cross-country.
Custody Decision
Under the Jan. 5 agreement, Carlo Farina will raise Sophia, 10, in Las Vegas, while Baiul retains visitation rights if Sophia agrees. Farina must make “good-faith efforts” to arrange those visits, court papers state.
Baiul responded on Facebook the same day:
> “Divorce is hard enough, but when there is a child involved they must be the priority.”
Conditions for Baiul
- Enroll in anger-management classes
- Submit to random drug and alcohol screening
- Keep custody exchanges alcohol-free
Financially, neither spouse will pay child or spousal support, and both will list their shared Louisiana home for sale. Baiul may stay in a second jointly-owned property temporarily.
Sobriety Milestones
On Christmas Day, Baiul posted a video of a sobriety chip, calling it her “gift.” She has publicly chronicled her recovery since the couple filed for divorce in summer 2024.
> “My husband and I are divorcing 🙏🏻. I am asking for prayers… #sobriety 💕” – Baiul, August 2024
Key Takeaways
- Farina gains full physical custody; Baiul’s time depends on Sophia’s wishes
- Move to Las Vegas approved by court
- No support payments ordered either way
- Louisiana house must be sold; Baiul plans out-of-state relocation
The settlement closes a months-long proceeding that began shortly after the pair celebrated their daughter’s 9th birthday in June 2023.
