Aaron Phypers has officially filed for divorce from his wife of nearly seven years, actress Denise Richards. On Monday, July 7, 2025, Phypers, 52, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, which he states occurred on Friday, July 4.
Richards, 54, and Phypers, who married in September 2018, have yet to publicly comment on the breakup, but the filing reveals some interesting details about their separation, including Phypers’ unusual request for specific possessions.
Phypers’ Divorce Filing and Requests
In the divorce documents, Phypers requested spousal support from Richards, and also made several claims about the property he wishes to keep. Notably, he asked to retain his power tools, specifically requesting both his “cordless and electric” tools.
The request for power tools is a surprising and somewhat unusual detail in a high-profile divorce, drawing attention to the personal significance of these items.
Additionally, Phypers listed a few high-value assets, including his GT 500 Shelby Ford Mustang and a 2018 Indian Dark Horse motorcycle, both of which he hopes to keep in the split.
The divorce filing also noted that Phypers and Richards have no minor children together, despite Richards previously mentioning that Phypers was in the process of adopting her 14-year-old daughter, Eloise.
Denise Richards’ Previous Comments on Divorce
Earlier this year, Denise Richards had publicly stated that she and Aaron Phypers would never divorce. During an episode of her Bravo series, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, the actress reflected on her past experiences with public separations, notably her 2006 split from actor Charlie Sheen.
In the episode, Richards and Phypers shared candid thoughts about their relationship, with Richards admitting, “It’s not easy being married to me.”
Despite acknowledging the challenges of their marriage, Phypers expressed his commitment to Richards, saying, “It is not, and she said it!” However, he added, “But being with you is ‘it’ for me.
I’m done.” Richards, on her part, also expressed her commitment, saying, “Yeah, I’m never getting divorced again. Even if we hate each other, I’m not gonna f—— get divorced.”
The couple joked that even if things went south, they would simply live in separate homes but wouldn’t “hate each other.” It seems, however, that things have taken a different turn.
Past Marriages and Relationships
This marks the second divorce for both Phypers and Richards. Phypers was briefly married to Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan from December 2015 to June 2016. They finalized their divorce in August 2018.
Richards, meanwhile, was previously married to Charlie Sheen. The couple, who were together from 2002 to 2006, share two daughters, Sami and Lola.
A Quick and Intimate Marriage
Richards and Phypers married in an intimate Malibu ceremony in September 2018, just two days after Phypers proposed. Their engagement came just over a year after they started dating, with a source close to the couple revealing at the time that they had been eager to marry sooner rather than later.
While the news of their divorce may come as a shock to some, the details of Aaron Phypers’ divorce filing highlight the complexities and sometimes surprising aspects of relationships, even in the public eye.
The unusual request for specific items like his power tools and prized vehicles adds a unique twist to the already emotional process. As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how the couple will navigate the split and what the future holds for both Phypers and Richards.
