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Denise Richards says she ‘can’t afford’ to pay spousal support to ex after judge’s order
NY Post ^ | 2/26/26 | Jeremy Louwerse

Posted on 02/27/2026 5:13:15 AM PST by Libloather

Denise Richards is strapped for cash.

The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star was ordered by a judge to cough up $5,000 a month in temporary spousal support and an additional $30K in attorney’s fees Thursday.

Richards looked frantic when Judge Nicole Bershon made the order, muttering, “I can’t afford it.”

Richards then briefly addressed the court about her financial situation saying she “was blowing through everything she was making” when she was married to Phypers from 2018 to 2025. “I could barely pay a retainer for my attorney,” she said.

When asked if she had any investments, Richards said she had “nothing.” The actress explained that she had some mutual funds in various IRA’s opened when she “was in her 20’s” but former business managers didn’t tell her where they were.

Richards’ attorney, Mark Gross, mentioned she had a special needs child. “The costs are pretty extraordinary,” he said.

It was also revealed Richards was paying $4800 in missed back rent for her ex in hopes that she would avoid a lawsuit. “He’s not going to pay it,” she said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; History; Local News; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: california; hollywood; judge; richards; sheen; spousal; support
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Maybe Charlie can step up.
1 posted on 02/27/2026 5:13:15 AM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

Thankful for my simple life


2 posted on 02/27/2026 5:15:45 AM PST by AppyPappy (They don't call you a Nazi because they think you are one. They do it to justify violence. )
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To: Libloather

AI says she has $6 - 12 million.


3 posted on 02/27/2026 5:17:40 AM PST by PghBaldy (12/14/12- 930am -rampage begins... 12/15/12 - 1030am - Obama team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Libloather

OnlyFans may be hiring.


4 posted on 02/27/2026 5:19:11 AM PST by nesnah (Infringe - act so as to limit or undermine [something]; encroach on)
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To: Libloather

I don’t think Charlie is doing that well financially, either.


5 posted on 02/27/2026 5:19:34 AM PST by woweeitsme
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To: Libloather

Hollywood problems.


6 posted on 02/27/2026 5:22:12 AM PST by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: Libloather

It’s pretty clear that Richards was hurting for money when she sighed up for the Special Forces tv show.

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Denise Richards participated in Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 3 (premiering Jan. 2025 on Fox), undergoing grueling,, military-style training in Wales. Despite being injured during a, high-altitude,, water-jump, exercise (which ruptured her breast implants),, she pushed through, physical, and psychological, challenges. Richards, motivated by a desire to overcome personal, fears, lasted into the season before leaving,.


7 posted on 02/27/2026 5:26:21 AM PST by DeplorablePaul
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To: Libloather

Welcome to equality, you wanted it, equal rights and lefts.

Know you can commiserate with the countless men / fathers that got bankrupt through the courts doing this to them.

Sorry I lost my sympathy this morning and have not been able to find it, just forgot where I left it.


8 posted on 02/27/2026 5:28:30 AM PST by Skwor
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To: Libloather

Richards has been doing nothing serious for a long time.
As a woman actress, once you get past 29, the rolls vanish.


9 posted on 02/27/2026 5:31:55 AM PST by Zathras
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To: Zathras

Roles maybe vanish. Rolls however can show up and uh be permanent. Too much rolls and the roles disappear.


10 posted on 02/27/2026 5:35:29 AM PST by xp38
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To: Zathras

And there’s that gravity thang. Still attractive though.


11 posted on 02/27/2026 5:37:58 AM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Libloather
TTIWWP

DENISE RICHARDS SEXY SWIM WEAR BEACH PICTURE 8x10 PHOTO 1
12 posted on 02/27/2026 5:40:18 AM PST by where's_the_Outrage? (Drain the Swamp. Build the Wall)
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To: Libloather

Wait, the ex-wife has to pay alimony? What? On what planet does this happen?


13 posted on 02/27/2026 5:47:20 AM PST by GrandJediMasterYoda (As long as Hillary Clinton remains free, the USA will never have equal justice under the law)
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To: Libloather

Aaron Phypers, doubt you still have one, but if you do, turn in your Man Card immediately.

Denise... God you were beautiful. Marrying Petri Dish Charlie took the shine off, but I give you props for working to control your destiny and life via whatever means you can find, e.g. Reality Shows.

I really think Charlie should be on the hook for the VDs he gave you. And because he is scum and should never be allowed to live high while you can’t. Being married to him for 20 mins should be worth $20 million for emotional damages.


14 posted on 02/27/2026 5:50:46 AM PST by Lee'sGhost ("Just look at the flowers, Lizzie. Just look at the flowers.")
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To: Libloather

Who would have thought whoring yourself on the internet would lead to trouble.


15 posted on 02/27/2026 5:52:14 AM PST by Vision (“Our Democracy” means "Our Slush Fund." The Left is hate.)
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To: Lee'sGhost

FAFO


16 posted on 02/27/2026 5:52:53 AM PST by Donbue
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To: Libloather
The actress explained that she had some mutual funds in various IRA’s opened when she “was in her 20’s” but former business managers didn’t tell her where they were.

So ....... should we assume that the 'former business manager is dead' and there's no way she can find her IRAs. If the 'former business manager' in question is alive, she needs to sue him.

In any case, it sounds like Richards was/is a terrible steward of her finances.

17 posted on 02/27/2026 5:55:39 AM PST by JesusIsLord
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To: PghBaldy

“”AI says she has $6 - 12 million.””

AI also says that the woman in the red dress at the SOTU address on Tuesday, who was seated with the Democrats and kept standing up was a woman who was a witness to the assassination of JFK...No joke...


18 posted on 02/27/2026 5:55:53 AM PST by Thank You Rush
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda
Wait, the ex-wife has to pay alimony? What? On what planet does this happen?

The claim by the ex is he helped set up an Only Fans account for Richards that brought/brings in $250K+ a month..

19 posted on 02/27/2026 5:56:45 AM PST by EVO X ( )
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To: Zathras

“”once you get past 29, the rolls vanish.””

Nope - that’s when they start to appear especially if you don’t watch what you’re eating. OH! you meant ROLES...


20 posted on 02/27/2026 5:59:15 AM PST by Thank You Rush
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