Denise Richards' Divorce Drama: Aaron Phypers Demands Spousal Support And More

Aaron's Plea for Spousal Support

Denise Richards' ex, Aaron Phypers, is making headlines from Malibu to Manhattan Beach as he pleads with a judge to order the actress to cough up spousal support posthaste. The couple, whose relationship has been a rollercoaster worthy of a Hollywood thriller, now face the harsh glare of the spotlight as their divorce saga unfolds. Phypers, facing financial turbulence, claims his income is anything but stable following disruptions to his business operations in late 2024.

In court documents unveiled by Page Six, Phypers argues that despite the ongoing domestic violence drama and a pending criminal case, temporary spousal support is crucial to keeping him afloat. "Temporary support focuses primarily on need and ability to pay," he noted, implying that Richards should step up to maintain "financial fairness during litigation."

“There has been no criminal conviction,” Phypers clarified, emphasizing his plea of not guilty to the charges against him.

Battle for OnlyFans Earnings

Phypers isn't stopping at spousal support. He's also eyeing a hefty slice of Richards' OnlyFans pie. According to him, Richards' foray into the subscription-based platform rakes in up to $300,000 monthly, and he contends that his contributions to the content entitle him to half the earnings. The actor claims he's the man behind the lens of many photos on her OnlyFans page.

Further complicating the financial skirmish, Phypers insists he should have shared in the profits from Richards' Bravo reality show, "Denise Richards & Her Wild Things." "I was supposed to receive 50% of the production income," he alleges, yet claims he hasn't seen a penny.

From Eviction to Fundraisers

The tension between the former lovers escalated last December when both were booted from their shared Calabasas rental for neglecting to pay $84,000 in rent. To add fuel to the fire, Phypers' family launched a GoFundMe campaign to help him stay afloat – a move Richards slammed as "outrageous."

Despite the bitter breakup, Richards and Phypers, who married in 2018 and parted ways in 2025, continue to make waves in the tabloid scene. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum secured a permanent restraining order against Phypers, who remains entangled in legal woes.