Denise Richards has been granted a five-year restraining order against her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, following allegations of domestic abuse. A Los Angeles judge issued the order on November 7, 2025, which prohibits Phypers from contacting Richards or engaging in any behavior that may disturb her peace. The order is set to expire on November 7, 2030.
The restraining order includes several specific restrictions. Phypers, a wellness expert, is not permitted to own or purchase firearms and must return personal property to Richards, including her laptop and video recordings of her surgeries. Furthermore, he is barred from sharing images of her or providing any information about her to the media, according to reports from People magazine.
Allegations and Counterclaims
This legal action follows a turbulent six-year marriage marked by conflict. Richards initially obtained a temporary restraining order on July 16, 2025, shortly after Phypers filed for divorce. In her claims, she accused him of repeated abuse throughout their marriage, which he has publicly denied.
“There is no need for such orders, as I have not abused her and will not abuse her,” Phypers stated in court documents.
Phypers recently responded to Richards’ claims of domestic violence, asserting that she has been the aggressive party. He accused her of frequently contacting him and his family, describing her actions as harassment. In his court filings, he also referenced an incident on August 3, 2025, where he claims Richards entered family members’ private spaces without permission and destroyed his cellphone.
Support from Witnesses
Adding weight to Richards’ allegations, her cousin, Kathleen McAllister, testified that she witnessed Phypers physically assaulting Richards, describing an incident that left Richards with a black eye. “I saw Aaron hit Denise and immediately she had a really bad black eye,” McAllister recalled during her virtual testimony.
As the divorce proceedings unfold, the public has remained interested in the couple’s tumultuous relationship. Richards, who gained fame through her appearances on reality television, has recently rekindled a friendship with her ex-husband, Charlie Sheen. This development comes amid ongoing speculation regarding the nature of her relationship with Phypers.
In a statement over the summer, Phypers dismissed Richards’ allegations as “bogus,” attributing her claims to anger following their separation. He expressed frustration over the situation, suggesting that Richards was retaliating against him for publicly ending their marriage.
As the legal battle continues, both parties are expected to present their cases in upcoming court hearings. The outcome of these proceedings will likely have significant implications for their future and the resolution of their divorce.
