Aaron Phypers Accuses Denise Richards of Failing to Finalize Daughter's Adoption Amid Divorce

Aaron Phypers alleges in court filings that Denise Richards never legally finalized his adoption of her daughter, Eloise, despite having him sign adoption papers years ago. Phypers claims he has raised Eloise as his own for over nine years, but Richards' failure to submit the adoption paperwork has left him without legal parental rights, causing him significant emotional harm. Richards, who adopted Eloise as an infant and shares two other daughters with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, has asked the court to evict Phypers and his family from their Calabasas home so she can retrieve her belongings and dogs without violating a temporary restraining order. Phypers responded by agreeing to Richards' request but insisted on a structured process for retrieving items to avoid conflict and requested reciprocal access to his belongings stored at Richards' properties. He also accused Richards of withholding marital funds and office equipment and seeks financial support to cover attorney fees and unpaid rent totaling over $200,000. Their divorce battle has become increasingly acrimonious, with disputes over legal rights, finances, and living arrangements.