Richards Granted Access to Marital Home Amid Restraining Order Case

DENISE RICHARDS granted permission to re-enter Calabasas residence by a judge on September 8 to retrieve personal belongings and her dog, while her estranged husband remains barred from the property.

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The Real Housewives alum secured a temporary court order allowing access to one of her former marital homes, underscoring ongoing legal disputes over domestic abuse allegations and property retrieval. The move highlights the complexities of high-profile restraining order proceedings and the judge’s efforts to balance safety with personal rights.

Court Orders Access

• Judge approved Richards’ request to enter the Calabasas home on September 13 to collect her laptop, cell phone and dog.
• Estranged husband Aaron Phypers must stay at least 100 yards away from the residence during her visit.
• Richards was also granted permission to retrieve her mother’s property and other personal items.

Background

Richards filed a temporary restraining order against Phypers in July, alleging domestic abuse and unauthorized retention of personal effects. Phypers had denied stealing Richards’ devices, prompting the court to intervene.

Next Steps

• Restraining order hearing postponed to October, with both parties set to present further evidence.
• Phypers is ordered to return Richards’ electronic devices by September 9 under the current temporary order.
• Both sides will reconvene in family court to determine permanent access and any additional protective measures.

Context and Implications

This interim ruling demonstrates the court’s willingness to facilitate personal property retrieval even amid sensitive abuse claims. Legal experts note that such orders aim to mitigate harm while preserving individual rights in contentious domestic disputes.