Denise Richards has urgently petitioned a judge to block her estranged husband Aaron Phypers from accessing half of her substantial OnlyFans earnings, citing his failure to meet a court-imposed deadline for financial disclosures. This latest legal maneuver intensifies the acrimonious divorce battle between the former couple, who have been locked in disputes over money and custody for months.
In documents filed this week and obtained by outlets including TMZ and Page Six, Richards formally requested that the court deny Phypers’ earlier petition for a 50% share of her OnlyFans income. She contends that Phypers missed a critical Friday deadline to submit an updated income and expense declaration to the court, with no filing made as of Tuesday. The judge has yet to rule on this request, leaving the financial fate of her lucrative online venture in limbo. Richards’ legal team emphasized this procedural lapse as grounds for dismissal of his claim.
The conflict centers on the OnlyFans account that Richards launched in 2022, which Phypers estimates generates between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly. In October court filings, Phypers asserted that he was instrumental in building the account and holds intellectual property rights to most of the photos used, arguing that the income should be considered joint marital property. Richards, however, has publicly described the platform as “quite lucrative” without confirming exact figures, and now seeks to shield these earnings from her ex-husband’s grasp.
Phypers’ financial desperation has been a recurring theme in the divorce proceedings. He has repeatedly stated that he is “out of money and financially desperate,” falling behind on rent and other expenses. This was starkly illustrated in December when both were evicted from their Calabasas rental home over $84,000 in unpaid rent, though Richards had already moved out. His claims for a share of OnlyFans money are framed not as spousal support but as a property right to half of what he calls jointly-earned business income.
The divorce, initiated by Phypers in July after six years of marriage, has been fraught with allegations from both sides. Richards has previously obtained a restraining order against Phypers, citing domestic violence, which he has denied. In turn, Phypers has accused Richards of abuse and drug addiction, though these claims remain unproven. The legal wrangling extends beyond finances to custody battles over Richards’ adopted daughter, Eloise, whom Phypers is seeking to parent despite not being the biological father.
Earlier this month, the personal conflict spilled into public appeals when Phypers’ family launched a GoFundMe campaign, claiming he was “destroyed by false allegations” and had no income or home. Richards responded angrily on a podcast, calling the fundraiser “outrageous” for involving her daughter and soliciting money from strangers. This episode underscores the deep animosity and media scrutiny surrounding their split, with each side leveraging public sympathy in their legal strategies.
As the court deliberates on Richards’ latest filing, the outcome could set a precedent for how earnings from digital platforms like OnlyFans are treated in divorce settlements. Legal experts note that such cases are becoming more common as influencers and celebrities monetize their online presence. For Richards and Phypers, the resolution will determine not only financial stability but also the ongoing custody and personal disputes that have defined their separation.
Looking ahead, the judge’s ruling on the missed deadline could swiftly deny Phypers’ request, but he may refile or appeal, prolonging the legal battle. Both parties are expected to continue their court appearances, with potential trials on custody and property division later in 2026. The case highlights the complex intersections of celebrity, modern income streams, and divorce law, capturing public attention as it unfolds in real time.
