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Denise Richards Drops the Divorce Anthem: Spousal Support Drama Ignites—Stars Say This Could Get Messier Than Mercury Retrograde!

Added on September 4, 2025 inCelebrity News Cards

So, here we are again—Denise Richards is not just asking, she’s insisting that her estranged husband Aaron Phypers start coughing up a monthly spousal support payment. Now, isn’t it a cosmic kicker that with Mercury gearing up for a retrograde, communication lines—and bank accounts—are getting all tangled in court? Right after announcing she plans to drag Aaron and his mom, Patricia, into the witness box for some real courtroom fireworks, Denise shoots back at Aaron’s earlier claim that she should be the one to foot the spousal support bill. Oh, the juicy irony! Amidst her flourishing brand deals, OnlyFans hustle, and public appearances, she’s making it crystal clear: not a dime will she be shelling out. Meanwhile, with the stars hinting at tension and revelations, this legal battle is heating up, complete with restraining order chills and whispered secrets about leaked private info. Can the judge resist this celestial clash and grant Denise’s demands? Buckle up, folks—it’s not just the planets in drama today. LEARN MORE.

The former reality star is insisting that her ex-husband remit a certain sum of money into her bank account monthly in the form of spousal support.

Denise Richards’ new request comes right after she disclosed her intention to bring Aaron Phypers and his mother, Patricia Phypers, to the witness box next week.

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Denise Richards Not Letting Aaron Phypers Off The Hook On Spousal Support

Denise Richards and husband Aaron Phypers seen at the 91st Hollywood Christmas Parade
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The former reality star has finally responded to her estranged husband’s divorce petition, requesting that the judge mandate him to provide spousal support. She expressed that she has no intention of paying Phypers a farthing on her end.

Phypers may have envisaged his ex-wife’s move when he filed for divorce back in July and claimed he had no source of income. He stated in his petition that the actress must provide him with spousal support.

Per TMZ, the actress emphasized that she was getting enough payment from her multiple brand deals, OnlyFans, and appearances to enable her to settle his spousal support demands seamlessly.

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The Reality TV Alum Dragged Her Former Mother-In-Law Into Their Legal Drama

Denise Richards at the 91st Hollywood Christmas Parade
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Richards found her way to court again to seek an upgrade in a previous restraining order against her ex-husband. 

The actress declared that she intends to turn the temporary restraining order into a permanent one after Phypers and his mother, alongside other witnesses, give their testimony about the abuse she suffered from Phypers.

As reported by The Blast, Richards is expecting her former mother-in-law to spend an hour giving her testimony in court. As for the reality TV alum, she has plans to discuss her experience at the hands of her estranged husband for six hours.

Phypers will also spend four hours in the dock, and insiders from his camp have expressed complete confidence in his testimony, emphasizing that he has nothing to hide.

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Richards Claimed Phypers Shared Her Private Information Indiscriminately

Denise Richards holds hands with handsome husband Aaron Phypers in Beverly Hills
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This is not the first time Richards had dragged Phypers to court; she accused him of withholding some of her personal properties and had now started sharing suggestive pictures of her without her permission.

The Blast shared that Richards urged the court to restrict Phypers from revealing any more incriminating content on her devices. 

The actress explained that her estranged husband had even begun leaking her nude pictures and videos to media outlets, which have gone ahead to feature the content in their story.

“I am in extreme distress and greatly disturbed since Aaron has been repeatedly disseminating private text messages stolen from my laptop after the TRO has been issued,” Richards’ statement read.

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Richards noted that she also saw an image of Phypers holding a phone displaying screenshots of her private text messages.

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The Media Personality Was Blindsided By Her Second Divorce

Denise Richards at the 30th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala
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The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum opened up about her divorce on social media, revealing that she never thought a second divorce was in the cards for her. 

Richards was once married to Charlie Sheen in 2002; unfortunately, the marriage ended in 2006. “This isn’t my first one – this is my second one. I never thought I’d get divorced again. This is why I always say never say never,” the actress added.

The TV personality appreciated her fans for helping her focus on healing with their soothing messages and words of encouragement. She confessed that her situation remained somewhat complicated, necessitating her silence on the divorce proceedings and the drama surrounding it.

Phypers filed for divorce from Richards back in July in a Los Angeles court, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

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Denise Richards Accused Aaron Phypers Of Frequent Physical Abuse

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers at 'The ToyBox' Premiere
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The Bravo alum explained in court documents back in July that her estranged husband often abused her physically and verbally during their marriage.

She narrated episodes where Phypers slapped her, squeezed her head with his hands, violently choked her, and even threatened to take her life. Richards recalled that she would have to plead for her life sometimes from her estranged husband before he got off her.

After some of his explosive episodes, Richards shared that he would express remorse with promises to change for the better, but that day never came. However, Phypers, in his response to the statement, shared that he had never physically or verbally abused his estranged wife or anyone at all. 

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