
Denise Richards Accuses Aaron Phypers of Physical Abuse, Death Threats in Court Documents
Denise Richards Seeks Restraining Order Amid Messy Divorce from Aaron Phypers
[Image: Denise Richards at a red carpet event, showcasing a bruise on her arm (Exhibit 2 from court documents)]
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Denise Richards, 54, has filed for a domestic violence restraining order against estranged husband Aaron Phypers, 51, escalating their already contentious divorce. Phypers initiated divorce proceedings on July 7, citing “irreconcilable differences” and requesting spousal support from Richards, who reportedly earns $250,000 monthly from TV, OnlyFans, and endorsements.
Abuse Allegations Surface
In court documents obtained by DailyMail.com, Richards accused Phypers of physical abuse spanning their six-year marriage, including choking, slapping, and threats to kill her. She claims he caused three concussions, once striking her eye with his palm during a 2022 altercation witnessed by a family member. Photos submitted as evidence show severe bruising and a black eye.
[Image: Court photo of Denise Richards with a black eye (Exhibit 3)]
Richards also alleged Phypers hacked her devices, stole private messages, and threatened her with unregistered guns. On July 4, she says he screamed obscenities and assaulted her, later dragging her to the ground and stealing her laptop. “He threatened I’d ‘disappear’ if I called police,” she stated.
Phypers Denies Claims
Phypers denied the allegations, telling US Weekly, “Not true. Conjured up. I have the real evidence.” The couple, who married in 2018, co-starred in her reality series Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, but a source described their marriage as “toxic.”
Financial and Legal Battles
Phypers, founder of shuttered wellness center Q360 Club, claims $105,000 in monthly expenses and seeks 50% of their production company. His business faced multiple lawsuits, including a $228,901 debt judgment and a pending case over unproven stem cell treatments for a late cancer patient.
[Image: Exterior of Q360 Club before its 2024 closure]
Court documents hint the couple lacks a prenup, potentially complicating asset division. Creditors attempted to hold Richards liable for Phypers’ debts, but a judge dismissed the motion pending further evidence.
Ongoing Fallout
Richards, mom to daughters Sami, 21, Lola, 19, and Eloise, 13, remains focused on protecting her family. A source said she’s “devastated but relieved” the marriage is over. Phypers’ legal troubles continue, with a fraud lawsuit alleging he misled a cancer patient about treatment efficacy.
[Image: Denise with her daughters at a public event]
As the September court date approaches, Richards braces for a protracted battle, while Phypers vows to contest her claims. The case underscores the volatile intersection of celebrity, finance, and domestic strife.
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