Denise Richards, a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, and her estranged husband Aaron Phypers have been embroiled in a bitter divorce battle since July 2025. In a recent development, court documents show that Aaron, 53, has been ordered to pay Denise, 55, over $25,000.

Earlier this year, Denise was ordered to pay him $5,000 per month in spousal support and $25,000 for his attorney fees. However, according to court records, Aaron claimed that Denise owed him over $23,000 in unpaid support. He accused her of paying only a portion of the support she was supposed to provide, leading to eviction threats and potential repossession of his car. Aaron also stated that he was forced to move into a "cheap" new home because of Denise's failure to meet her financial obligations.

Now, it appears that Aaron has been held accountable for his part in the contentious divorce proceedings. According to entertainment outlets, which obtained court documents on Wednesday, Aaron was found by the court to have failed to properly respond to questions posed by Denise's legal team during the discovery process. As a result, he was ordered to pay $10,987 in sanctions.

Furthermore, the court filing revealed that Aaron must pay an additional $14,775 in sanctions, bringing the total amount he owes Denise to $25,762. This order was made amid ongoing tensions between the couple, with both parties engaging in a series of motions related to the discovery process.

One such motion involved Denise's request for a protective order, which she filed on June 26. While the terms of their agreement are unclear, the court stipulated that the couple would need to "meet and confer to resolve discovery disputes." The motion to compel, which aimed to force Aaron to respond to Denise's first demand for production, was pushed off until December 2.

In another document shared by entertainment outlets, it is noted that the judge requested the couple attempt to work out their issues regarding discovery before the next deadline. The exact reasons behind this latest sanction against Aaron remain unclear, but it marks a significant development in the ongoing divorce saga.

The details of the case continue to unfold, with further developments expected in the coming months. For now, it seems that Denise has secured a notable victory in the dispute, with Aaron being ordered to pay her a substantial sum.