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Denise Richards Wins Decade-Long Restraining Order Against Allegedly Abusive Ex-Husband
7 Nov
Summary
- Judge grants Denise Richards restraining order against ex-husband Aaron Phypers
- Order requires Phypers to stay 100 yards away and prohibits him from possessing firearms
- Richards accused Phypers of multiple instances of physical abuse during their marriage
On November 7, 2025, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge granted Denise Richards' request for a restraining order against her ex-husband, Aaron Phypers. The order requires Phypers, 53, to stay 100 yards away from Richards, her work, and prohibits him from contacting her in any manner. The restraining order is set to expire on November 7, 2030.
In addition, Phypers was ordered not to possess any firearms. The ruling comes after Richards, 54, accused Phypers of being abusive during their marriage. During the trial, which took place over multiple days in October 2025, both Richards and Phypers took the stand to testify.
