The divorce saga between Nick “Nmplol” Polom and Malena Tudi has a new chapter. Malena has reportedly filed a motion for a new trial, asking the court to take another look at the divorce judgment that was already handed down.
A motion for new trial isn’t a guaranteed do-over. It’s a post-judgment request asking the same court that issued the ruling to reconsider parts of its decision. Courts often deny these motions, and the bar to actually get a new trial is high. Lawyers frequently file them anyway to preserve issues for a possible appeal.
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The original case reportedly dragged on for roughly 18 months. According to Nick’s own public comments after the judgment, the assets were split close to 50/50, with him saying he walked away with around $130,000 after legal fees, debts, a new vehicle, and the property division. Legal costs alone were said to be around $200,000.
Malena had reportedly pushed for a monthly stipend of $5,000 over 36 months, which the court did not grant in full. The exact grounds for the new motion have not been made public.
Why streamer divorces get messy
The Nmplol case sits in tricky legal territory. Creator divorces don’t look like typical splits because the assets aren’t just houses, cars, and bank accounts. Twitch channels, YouTube revenue, sponsorship deals, brand equity, social accounts, and business entities can all carry real value, and courts have to figure out what counts as marital property versus future personal earnings.
That distinction is likely central here. Nick kept the Nmplol channel, the audience and the brand the couple grew during their relationship. He has since returned to streaming and continues to generate income from a platform built over years. Malena’s side could argue that the channel’s ongoing earning power was undervalued in the original judgment. Nick’s side could argue that future income from his own work after the divorce isn’t divisible marital property.
Nick publicly addressed the split in a video titled The Truth About My Divorce after the case wrapped, where he laid out his version of events and finances. Malena has not made a public statement about the new filing.
What happens next is up to the court. The judge can deny the motion outright, schedule a hearing, or grant limited relief. If denied, Malena may still have appellate options depending on deadlines. Either way, the legal bills keep climbing.
