Denise Richards And Aaron Phypers' Legal Drama Heats Up With New Contempt Filing

  • By Daiana
  • July 23, 2026, 2 p.m.

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' Divorce Drama Intensifies

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are back in the headlines as their divorce saga takes a dramatic twist. Phypers has just filed a new claim against his estranged wife, alleging that she failed to meet court-ordered support payments. According to documentation, Richards is reportedly behind on both temporary spousal support and legal fees, owing a significant sum to his lawyers and monthly support to Phypers himself.

“Despite her earnings from OnlyFans and reality TV, Denise Richards has allegedly not kept up with her court-ordered spousal support payments,” a source revealed.
Aaron Phypers and Denise Richards

Aaron Phypers and Denise Richards

Allegations of Unpaid Support

Phypers' recent legal move claims Richards owes $30,000 to his lawyers and $5,000 monthly to him. While she has made partial payments, there remains an outstanding balance of $41,500. This financial impasse is at the heart of Phypers' request for the court to hold Richards in contempt for not complying with their previous agreement.

The court is set to hear this contempt case on September 14. This follows Phypers' initial filing for divorce on July 4, where he cited irreconcilable differences and sought spousal support. In response, Richards filed for restraining orders, citing abuse during the proceedings – claims that the court upheld, though Phypers has yet to comment publicly on these allegations.

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers

A Complex Legal Landscape

The couple, who were married in 2018 after years of dating, share no minor children. Denise Richards, widely recognized for her role on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," previously divorced actor Charlie Sheen, while Phypers was married to Nicollette Sheridan.

As the legal battles continue, all eyes are on the upcoming hearing, which may determine the fate of Phypers' claims about Richards' spousal support payments. Despite the ongoing turmoil, Richards has remained silent on the matter, leaving fans and followers in suspense about the next chapter in this unfolding drama.

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Author: Daiana
Daiana

Daiana

Content and Social Media Manager at Modelsearcher.com. Raised by a graphic designer father and an accountant mother, her journey from freelance graphic designer to content manager is marked by self-taught expertise and formal education in UX/UI design.

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