Aaron Phypers Drops Wedding Ring Amidst Divorce Drama with Denise Richards

SCANDAL IN THE OC! Denise Richards' Estranged Hubby Aaron Phypers Suffers Public Humiliation After Filing for Divorce

The drama is unfolding in Los Angeles, folks! Aaron Phypers, the 52-year-old entrepreneur and husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Denise Richards, was spotted out and about on Thursday, looking like a man with a mission. But what's really going down behind closed doors?

According to TheScholarlyNote.com, Phypers, who rocked a casual black T-shirt, distressed jeans, and gray sneakers, removed his wedding ring in his first public appearance since the split. And where did our dashing Aaron head after ditching the bling? A Wells Fargo and Verizon store, of course! The entrepreneur reportedly picked up a new phone – perhaps one that can withstand all the drama he's about to face?

But let's get real for a second... sources close to Denise (54) claim their marriage had become "toxic." Ouch! With finances playing a major role in their issues, insiders reveal that their union was built on an unsettling theme: "she earns and he spends."

Now, we know what you're thinking – what about those infamous words from Denise's reality TV show? "I don't believe in divorce," she famously declared. Well, guess who just became a poster child for the exact opposite? Aaron Phypers has officially filed for divorce, leaving many to wonder how things went so awry.

Teddi Mellencamp and Erika Jayne, both former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars, weighed in on the drama on their podcast Diamonds in the Rough. And let's just say they're not exactly fans of Aaron. "He's asking her for spousal support," a clearly appalled Jayne mentioned. "And he wants a lot of financial support from Denise." Mellencamp chimed in, adding, "She's a working mom! Come on, man, don't do this."

But here's the juiciest part: Aaron has claimed they have no children together – despite adopting Eloise, their 14-year-old nonverbal daughter, together. Yes, you read that right. Both women are stunned by this revelation and can't help but call out Phypers for being a "d*ckwad." Mellencamp quipped, "It's because he doesn't ever wanna have to pay her anything!"

A source close to Denise revealed that the couple had been arguing for some time but things took a turn for the worse over the weekend. Apparently, Aaron stormed off after a heated exchange and filed for divorce mere days later. "Denise is both devastated and relieved," the insider spilled. "She's mentally exhausted from the fighting and glad it's over, but she knows what comes next – a battle royale."

Get ready for some serious drama, folks! With finances at stake and both parties determined to come out on top, this divorce will be one for the books. Will Denise emerge victorious, or will Aaron get his way? Only time (and TheScholarlyNote.com) will tell!