Denise Richards is coming off the success of her latest reality TV show, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, but her husband has landed her in hot water. Aaron Phypers has once again found himself in trouble with some debtors. And now they are looking to collect from his wife’s paychecks.
Fans have always been skeptical of Aaron’s behavior and questioned if Denise has made the right decision. It stands to reason the actor is not thrilled with her husband for putting her in this position. Here’s what we know.
Why is Aaron Phypers in trouble?
In Touch reported that Creditors Adjustment Bureau sued Aaron and his wellness company in 2022. The outlet noted that the lawsuit was filed after Aaron applied for a $190,000 business loan with an 11% interest rate in 2019. He then defaulted on the payments. The news outlet obtained court documents that showed that Creditors Adjustment Bureau wants to use Denise’s wages to repay Aaron’s defaulted loan. The duo tied the knot in 2018. Aaron is trying his best to push back and block the move. However, he was still ordered to pay the company $228,000.
The lawyer for Creditors Adjustment Bureau noted, “Denise Richards currently is, and at the time the debt was incurred was, the spouse of Defendant and Judgment Debtor Aaron William Cameron Phypers aka Aaron Phypers aka Aaron W. Phypers and is responsible for the community property debts.” The collectors are asking for an order “attaching the wage earnings and other assets in the name, possession, custody, and control of Denise Richards.” But Aaron is trying his best to fight back and protect his wife’s assets.
Aaron Phypers might be in a losing battle
Aaron isn’t going down without a fight. He is arguing that the company has no right to pursue Denise’s income. His lawyer is saying there is no “admissible evidence that Aaron and Denise are actually married.” This statement made Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans balk since they had a ceremony filmed for the show. His lawyer objected to the use of a particular article, claiming the marriage was legit noting, it is “inadmissible hearsay and not competent evidence.”
Aaron’s attorney also argued, “Judgment creditor presents no evidence that Aaron and Denise’s assets are community property. An attachment order or other collection order that permits recovery from unspecified assets is inappropriate and overly broad, potentially permitting seizure of assets that are not community property.” The court documents add, “While marital earnings (assuming the two are married) are generally community property, that is not necessarily the case. Married couple can enter into transmutation and other agreements that change the character of assets and earnings. By failing to give proper notice to Denise, Creditors Adjustment Bureau precludes her from presenting evidence that would provide an exception to what is generally true.”
This isn’t Aaron Phypers’ only lawsuit
Denise is not believed to have anything to do with the loan. And Aaron has not denied that he missed payments, claiming he lacked the funds. But this is also not the first time Aaron has been sued. In January, Reality Tea reported that Aaron and his wellness center, Quantum 360 were being sued for fraud. In November 2024, Rupert Perry filed the lawsuit accusing Aaron of not delivering on promises he made about cancer treatments for Rupert’s late wife, Elina Katsioula-Beall. Sadly, Elina passed away from cancer in May 2024 after undergoing treatment at Quantum 360 the previous year. According to Rupert, Aaron boasted “98 percent success rate.”
To add insult to injury, Rupert also argued that Denise’s husband guaranteed that if the treatment didn’t work, he’d refund half of the $126,000 they paid. The lawsuit noted, “On May 21, 2024, Ms. Katsioula-Beall succumbed to her illness and died. On June 28, 2024, Mr. Perry spoke with [Phypers] by telephone.” He “acknowledged the debt but proffered a series of excuses for his failure to pay the $63,000.” The plaintiff is asking for a jury trial and is accusing Aaron of worsening his wife’s condition by causing additional hardship. Neither Aaron nor Denise has commented on the lawsuit.
