Denise Richards is on “good” behavior after being granted a permanent restraining order against her estranged husband Aaron Phypers.
The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum gave an update over the weekend at BravoCon.
“It’s a process,” the 54-year-old reality star said during Sunday’s Bravo2Bravo panel, before gushing about her “amazing support system.”
Elsewhere in the conversation, Ms Richards talked about how dealing with her breakup in the public eye was “very daunting”.
“It’s different on reality shows because our private lives are exposed,” the actress explained. “In reality (TV), you can’t pretend it’s not happening.”
Among other things, the Bravolebrity filed for divorce from Phypers, 53, in July and accused him of “frequent” and “violent” abuse later that month.
Mr Phypers, who has repeatedly denied his estranged wife’s claims, cannot come within 100 yards of Mr Richards or her workplace until November 7, 2030.
Also, as of November 7th, I have not been able to contact her at all.
At the time, Mr. Phypers admitted he wished the Los Angeles Superior Court judge had ruled “differently.”
“I know the truth. This may be hidden for a while. I’m going to reset it a little, but it’s okay,” he insisted.
Richards was initially granted a temporary restraining order against Phipers on July 16.
She asked for the order to be extended during a multi-day hearing in October during which Richards gave emotional testimony.
Phypers’ cousin, Kathleen McAllister, also took the stand and corroborated some of Richards’ abuse claims.
At the time, Fipers was arrested in court on suspicion of spousal abuse.
The actor was charged last month with two felonies of injuring a spouse and two felonies of dissuading a witness by force or intimidation.
He was released on his own a few hours later after posting $200,000 bail.
Meanwhile, during a tumultuous legal battle, Ms. Phypers accused Ms. Richards of infidelity, Vicodin addiction, harassment and car following, all of which she denied.
The former couple’s divorce battle continues.
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