Aaron Phypers tells PEOPLE that Denise Richards was allegedly not involved in their animals' lives after police responded to his home when Richards showed up attempting to pick up one of their dogs. She also alleged that he put one of their dogs down without telling her,

Denise Richards was spotted with what appeared to be a black eye amid her explosive divorce and abuse allegations against estranged husband Aaron Phypers.

In recent days, Denise Richards, a renowned 54-year-old actress and former star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has once again been in the media spotlight following the appearance of images that generated great controversy.