Aaron Phypers Files for Divorce from Denise Richards, Requests Alimony
Liability, Lifestyle & Legal Battles
On July 7, 2025, Aaron Phypers, 52, officially filed for divorce from actress and reality star Denise Richards, 54, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. He cited “irreconcilable differences” as the cause, stating their marriage ended on July 4 .
🕊️ Background & Timeline
The couple began dating in June 2017 at Phypers’ Malibu wellness center, became engaged quietly, and married on September 8, 2018 .
Their union, lasting six years, was well-documented on the Bravo reality series Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, airing since March 4, 2025 .
Despite public declarations—Richards once vowed she’d “never get divorced again,” even if they “hate each other” on the show—Phypers’ filing shows otherwise .
👛 Financial Picture
Phypers’ filing exposes a massive lifestyle divide:
Category Monthly Estimate
Denise Richards’ income $250,000+
Phypers’ income $0 (business closed)
Monthly expenses $105,000
– Food $25,000 ($15K dining, $10K groceries)
– Clothing $20,000
– Rent $18,000
– Entertainment $15,000
– Utilities $8,000
– Childcare (for Eloise) $7,000
– Repairs & Cleaning $10,000
– Transportation $1,500 + $500 phone bill
Phypers is seeking spousal support and asset classification that clearly delineates personal property—including his power tools, a 2018 Indian Dark Horse motorcycle, and a Shelby GT500 sports car—as separate .
🏡 Family & Adoption
The couple shares no biological children but jointly cares for Richards’ three daughters: Sami (21) and Lola (20) from Richards’ previous marriage to Charlie Sheen, and Eloise (14), whom Richards adopted in 2011 and Phypers formally adopted in 2019 .
There have been reports of strained relationships—especially between Sami and Phypers—who described being “not even that close” .
🌐 Public & Online Reaction
Discussion on Reddit highlighted public scrutiny of the couple’s spending habits:
“10k on groceries and 15k in take out? wtf?”
“He has the gall to ask for the power tools back in the divorce filing.”
Community users noted his debt history too:
“I wonder how this impacts the fight by creditors who wanted to garnish Denise’s wages to pay off Aaron’s $228K in debt.”
What Happens Next?
Legal proceedings: Phypers’ divorce petition triggers a process involving negotiations over spousal support, property division, and custody (if applicable).
Public statements: To date, Richards has not released an official comment, though her representatives have yet to respond to media inquiries .
Media spotlight: The divorce grabs further attention given past statements by Richards, her OnlyFans-related ventures, and their shared reality TV visibility.
At a Glance
Date Filed: July 7, 2025
Separation Date: July 4, 2025
Grounds: Irreconcilable differences
Phypers’ Financial Position: Income halted after wellness business closed in 2024
Richards’ Assets: Estimated $250,000+ monthly earnings from numerous ventures
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