Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Denise Richards Granted Five-Year Restraining Order Against Ex-Husband Aaron Phypers
Denise Richards got a special court order that says her ex-husband, Aaron Phypers, has to stay away from her for five years.
Denise told a judge that Aaron was abusive during their marriage and that she was scared and even got hurt, like getting concussions.
Aaron says he didn't do those things.
The judge decided to give Denise the order to keep her safe.
This means Aaron can't talk to her or be near her, and he also can't have guns.
He has to give back any pictures or videos of Denise he has and delete them.
Even though this order is in place, they still have to sort out other things like money and belongings from their marriage.
Denise Richards has been granted a five-year restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers.
The restraining order prevents Phypers from contacting Richards directly or indirectly until November 7, 2030.
Richards alleged domestic violence during their six-year marriage, including incidents causing her to fear for her safety and suffer concussions.
Phypers denies the allegations of abuse and threats, stating Richards' testimony is false.
The order prohibits Phypers from owning firearms and requires him to delete or return any images or recordings of Richards.
- Who
- Actress Denise Richards and her estranged husband Aaron Phypers
- What
- Denise Richards was granted a five-year restraining order against Aaron Phypers following allegations of domestic violence.
- When
- The restraining order was issued on November 7, 2025, and will remain in effect until November 7, 2030.
- Where
- Incidents occurred in California and Chicago.
- Why
- Richards alleged domestic violence and feared for her safety during their marriage.
Denise Richards' Allegations
Aaron Phypers' Claims
Physical Abuse
Denise Richards' Allegations
Richards alleges she suffered domestic violence during her six-year marriage to Phypers, including multiple incidents that left her anxious and on alert, and recounted multiple alleged assaults, claiming she suffered three concussions.
Aaron Phypers' Claims
Phypers denies ever harming or threatening Richards and asserts that her testimony was 'false'.
Safety Concerns
Denise Richards' Allegations
Richards stated Phypers' conduct during and after the marriage made her feel 'unsafe,' particularly while she was recovering from surgery.
Aaron Phypers' Claims
Phypers denies threatening to kill anybody.
- Restraining Order Duration
- 5 years
- Order Expiration Date
- November 7, 2030
- Allegations
- Domestic violence, including three concussions
- Phypers' Restrictions
- No contact with Richards, cannot possess firearms, must delete/return images/recordings of Richards
- Richards' Permitted Actions
- May record any permitted contact with Phypers
- Marriage Year
- 2018
- Marriage Duration
- 6 years
- Phypers' Divorce Filing Date
- July
