Denise Richards Scores Legal Victory in Tumultuous Divorce from Aaron Phypers
BOMBSHELL IN HOLLYWOOD: DENISE RICHARDS SCORES BIG WIN IN DIVORCE BATTLE AGAINST AARON PHYPERS
In a dramatic turn of events, Denise Richards has emerged victorious in her divorce battle against estranged husband Aaron Phypers, with the actress scoring a significant legal win on Monday in Los Angeles. This marks Richards' first court appearance in the highly publicized case, which has seen both parties trading jarring accusations and insults.
According to court documents obtained by The Scholarly Note, Richards was granted permission by a judge to enter a Los Angeles County home she shared with Phypers (52) on September 13. The actress will be allowed to pick up her personal belongings, including "her mother's and her own personal property, including the dogs." This development comes as a major blow to Phypers, who has been ordered to remain at least 100 yards away from the residence.
The court order, initially enacted in July as part of a temporary restraining order granted to Richards, dictates that Phypers must take no action that would interfere with Richards' access to the home. In a shocking twist, Phypers was also ordered to return an iPhone and black MacBook that he allegedly took from Richards without authorization by Tuesday (today!). The court ruled that if Phypers claims he doesn't have the items in his possession, he must file a declaration to that effect.
The drama doesn't end there. Richards has accused Phypers of physically abusing her during their time together, while Phypers has retaliated by accusing Richards of committing marital infidelity and destroying his phone. In a note penned to family and friends (later published by Page Six), Phypers called for an intervention on the actress, claiming that she had substance abuse issues involving prescription medication.
"Some of you know this has been an issue for over 20 years," Phypers wrote. "She's no longer eating real meals, and I've witnessed her pass out from substances — putting herself and others in danger, including while driving with our daughter [Eloise, 14]."
However, a lawyer for Richards, Brett Berman, has vehemently denied these allegations, telling People that Phypers "has continued to harass Ms. Richards since being served with the Temporary Restraining Order by, among other things, disseminating private information from Ms. Richards' cell phone and laptop, which he stole."
The back-and-forth between the two parties is nothing short of explosive. In a recent filing, Phypers submitted a request to postpone the hearing, citing that he was scheduled to be present at a videotaped deposition on Friday. However, Richards' lawyers retorted that "any further continuance will prejudice Denise and cause further distress to Denise by not allowing her finality to her Request For Domestic Violence Restraining Order."
The divorce drama has been playing out in the public eye for months now, with both parties engaging in a very public battle of words. It appears that Richards is finally gaining the upper hand, but only time will tell how this saga ultimately unfolds.
In related news, Richards is mom to three daughters - Sami (21), Lola (20), and Eloise (14) - who she adopted prior to her marriage to Phypers. The actress' highly publicized relationship with ex-husband Charlie Sheen also raises questions about the impact of her divorce on their children.
As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is certain: Denise Richards is not going down without a fight. Will Aaron Phypers be able to regain the upper hand in this battle for custody and control? Stay tuned to find out!