Denise Richards has found herself back in the middle of a legal battle with her estranged second husband, Aaron Phypers, over their leased Calabasas home.
The drama escalated after the former Bond Girl nearly broke her own temporary domestic violence restraining order during an unannounced visit on August 3.
The 54-year-old reality star is now asking a judge to temporarily remove Phypers and his family from the property so she can collect her dogs and personal belongings safely.
Retrieving Dogs and Personal Items
In court documents obtained by People, Denise explained that she left personal items and belongings of her late mother at the home because she was told Aaron’s family would be moving back to Canada and the couple would resume living in the property.
“If I am not able to retrieve my dogs and belongings, I believe my dogs will be harmed and my property destroyed or discarded during the eviction process,” she wrote.
The concern is especially pressing because one of their dogs was euthanized due to cancer, adding to her urgency.
A Home in Disrepair
Richards described being shocked by the condition of the house, which she moved out of over two years ago after it was “severely damaged.”
She also stopped paying rent in December, while the landlord has repeatedly attempted to contact Phypers about unpaid rent.
Eviction proceedings are set to begin on August 23.
During her August 3 attempt to access the property, Denise reportedly screamed at Aaron’s family while trying the side and back doors.
The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department was called, but no evidence of a crime was found.
Life in Multiple Townhouses
On the March 4 premiere of Denise Richards and Her Wild Things, she revealed that she no longer lives at the family home.
Aaron’s mother, father, and brother had initially stayed temporarily but ended up occupying the property for over three years.
Denise has since rented three separate townhouses in a Calabasas community, with rents ranging from $5,700 to $6,700 per month.
She explained on the show that each property serves a different purpose: one is an office, another a studio, and another for her daughters, Lola and Eloise, while the studio is used for privacy when needed.
Court Dates and Legal Battles
The next hearing for the temporary restraining order is scheduled for September 8 at the Superior Court of California.
Aaron Phypers has denied all allegations, including claims of domestic abuse and laptop theft.
Aaron, who reportedly has no income, filed for divorce on July 7 after six years of marriage and requested spousal support of around $105,000 per month.
Denise, in turn, wants him to cover her legal expenses and attend a 52-week batterer intervention program.
A Timeline of the Relationship
Denise and Aaron began dating in December 2017, prior to his divorce from Desperate Housewives alum Nicollette Sheridan in 2018.
Their marriage lasted six years before the recent legal fallout.
Denise’s Upcoming Projects and Appearances
Outside the legal drama, Denise Richards is keeping busy with acting and public appearances.
She will play Emily Sims in the teen horror film What She Doesn’t Know, which premieres this Friday at FrightFest London.
She is also set to attend a Starship Troopers reunion at LA Comic Con on September 27-28 alongside co-stars Patrick Muldoon, Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Michael Ironside, and Jake Busey.
Additionally, on August 2, she filmed scenes for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills at Madre in West Hollywood with Sutton Stracke and Erika Jayne.
