Denise Richards is facing a new legal challenge in her split from Aaron Phypers. According to a TMZ report, Phypers wants a court to hold the actress in contempt, alleging she has not kept up with court-ordered spousal support.
The dispute also reportedly involves money that Phypers says is still owed to his attorneys. Based on the filing described in the report, he is asking the court to take action over both the alleged support arrears and the unpaid legal fees.
A contempt request is a serious step in a family law case because it argues that a court order has not been followed. In this situation, the claim appears to focus on whether Richards failed to make payments that had already been ordered as part of the couple's ongoing separation proceedings.
The latest filing adds another layer to the high-profile Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers breakup. While the court will ultimately decide how to handle the allegations, the report signals that the legal fight over support and related costs is continuing.
