Finally, there’s a little bit of good news for Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, Denise Richards. Her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, got hit with a default judgment over a six-figure debt, and the collections company wanted to use Denise’s TV checks to cover it. However, a judge just shot it down.
Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are going through a contentious divorce
Like most of Aaron’s money problems, this six-figure debt traces back to his shuttered wellness business, Quantum Epigenetics Consulting. According to court documents reviewed by TMZ, an unpaid loan racked up a $228,000 bill. A collections company called Creditors Adjustment Bureau wound up suing him over it.
The collections company asked the court for permission to seize Denise’s wages and other assets, even though she and Aaron had separated in July 2025. She also accused him of multiple instances of domestic violence and obtained a restraining order.
In court this week, a judge ruled against the collections company. The judge said that Denise shouldn’t be held liable for this six-figure debt. Her paychecks are safe, and Aaron’s on the hook for this one. But he’s not done burning a hole in Denise’s wallet.
Earlier this year, Aaron won a temporary spousal support agreement giving him $5,000 a month. She also had to fork over $30,000 to cover his attorney fees.
Meanwhile, Aaron just got hit with another six-figure judgment over a failed cancer treatment at his wellness center. That one totals $160,000, and in previous court docs, he listed a total debt of $850,000.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Thursdays at 8/7c on Bravo. You can stream it the next day on Peacock.
TELL US – ARE YOU GLAD TO HEAR THAT DENISE IS OFF THE HOOK FOR THIS DEBT? ARE YOU SURPRISED BY HOW MUCH FINANCIAL STRAIN AARON IS EXPERIENCING?
