Actress, Denise Richards must pay ex-husband Aaron Phypers $5K monthly support

American actress, Denise Richards has been ordered to pay temporary spousal support to her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, as their contentious divorce proceedings continue.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a judge ruled on Wednesday, February 25, that Richards must pay Phypers $5,000 per month in temporary spousal support. The payments are due on the fifth of each month beginning March 5 and will continue until further order of the court.

In addition to monthly support, the court directed Richards to cover $25,000 in attorney’s fees for Phypers, along with an additional $5,000 that may be used to retain a forensic accountant. The $30,000 total is to be paid in three instalments of $10,000 at the end of March, April and May.

The ruling follows Phypers’ October 2025 request for spousal support. Both parties reportedly testified under oath before the judge issued the decision.

The divorce between the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star and Phypers has been marked by disputes over finances, income and business dealings. Legal costs have become a central point of contention, with both sides accusing each other over responsibility for mounting expenses. The case remains ongoing.