Overview
- Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Nicole Bershon issued the temporary order after testimony from both parties on February 26.
- Richards must pay $5,000 each month due on the 5th starting March 5 and $30,000 for Phypers’ legal and accounting costs in three $10,000 installments at the end of March, April and May.
- The court itemized the $5,000 as $2,000 for rent, $1,000 for a car, $1,000 for food and the remainder for miscellaneous expenses.
- Richards told the court she "can't afford" the award, reported having no accessible investments and cited high costs for her special‑needs daughter.
- Phypers testified he has about $200 and severe financial strain; a prior restraining order and pending felony charges form the backdrop as the judge barred using the $30,000 for his criminal defense.