Divorce Drama: Aaron Phypers Claims Adoption Papers Unfiled for Denise Richards' Daughter
BOMBSHELL: Denise Richards' Estranged Husband Accuses Her of Illegally Adopting Their 14-Year-Old Daughter
The drama surrounding Denise Richards and her estranged husband Aaron Phypers just got a whole lot juicier! According to bombshell new court documents filed by Phypers, the 52-year-old claims that his ex-wife never actually finalized the adoption of their 14-year-old daughter Eloise. Yes, you read that right - Phypers is alleging that Denise, 54, forged his signature on the adoption papers and never bothered to file them with the authorities.
This shocking revelation comes as a response to Denise's request for a judge to order Aaron and his family to vacate their Calabasas home so she can retrieve her dogs and belongings without violating their temporary restraining order. But it seems like Aaron is not going down without a fight, and he's accusing Denise of causing "immeasurable harm" by allegedly denying him his rights as Eloise's adoptive father.
For those who may be wondering how this all went down, here's the lowdown: Phypers adopted Eloise in 2019, just a year after he married Denise. At the time, Aaron told People that it wasn't even a decision - Eloise was already his daughter by bond, and he considered her his own. And if that weren't enough proof, he even referred to her as his daughter on social media, sharing sweet photos of them spending quality time together.
But now, with this latest bombshell, it seems like Aaron is fighting for custody and recognition of their relationship as a family unit. In the court documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com, Phypers claims that Denise has been "uncooperative" and has shown no interest in Eloise's well-being or his role as her adoptive father.
This comes on the heels of Denise's recent breakup from Aaron, who filed for divorce just last month. But things took a dark turn when Denise accused him of physical abuse and was granted a temporary restraining order. However, Aaron denies these allegations, claiming that he's been subjected to harassment and intimidation by his ex-wife.
But what really has everyone talking is the drama surrounding their pets. According to sources close to the family, Denise turned up at the Phypers' home in Calabasas on August 3 to retrieve one of her dogs after accusing Aaron of putting another canine down without her knowledge or permission. But it seems like Aaron had a different story to tell - he claimed that the dog was elderly and suffering from health issues, and that he made the difficult decision to put her out of her misery.
As for Denise's involvement in their pets' care, Aaron claimed that she hasn't interacted with them in two years and has shown no interest in their well-being. A source close to the family confirmed this, saying that Melanie - the dog who was euthanized - had late-stage cancer and was suffering from pain.
And if you thought things couldn't get any juicier, they just did! When Denise showed up at Aaron's home on August 3, he immediately left the property out of fear for his parents' safety. According to audio obtained by People, an emergency dispatcher reported that Aaron told them after leaving that he feared for his parents.
But here's the kicker: when police were called to the scene, it seemed like Denise was more interested in intimidating Aaron's family than getting her dog back. Witnesses claimed that she barged into the house, screaming at Aaron's parents and allegedly swinging at his brother.
It looks like this drama is far from over, folks! Stay tuned for more updates on this scandalous saga as it unfolds.