Aaron Phypers, the soon-to-be ex-husband of actress Denise Richards, was released on a $200,000 bond late Friday following his arrest on charges of spousal abuse. The arrest occurred within a Los Angeles courtroom, dramatically unfolding during a hearing intended to discuss a restraining order against him.

Phypers, 53, seemed bewildered as deputies handcuffed him after an argument escalated on a courthouse escalator. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, he managed a smile as he exited the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, a sight that sparked intense reactions given the circumstances.

The couple's legal strife, already peppered with accusations ranging from abuse to financial manipulation, has now spiraled into a battle over significant digital assets. At the heart of the dispute is Richards' income from the subscription-based platform, OnlyFans, which reportedly nets her between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly. Phypers claims entitlement to half of these earnings, arguing that the content was produced during their marriage, making it community property under California law.

This legal tangle is set against a backdrop of alleged violent encounters. In her testimony, Richards claimed Phypers caused her multiple concussions and physically assaulted her, including an incident where she was allegedly slammed against a concrete wall. Phypers has denied these allegations, attributing any injuries Richards might have to other causes, including her purported tendency to bruise easily.

The judge has since extended Richards' temporary restraining order against Phypers until their next court date on November 7, where decisions on the permanence of the order and the division of digital assets will be made.

Legal experts are closely watching the case as it not only involves high-profile figures but also delves into relatively uncharted legal territory concerning the division of digital income in divorce proceedings. The outcome could set a precedent affecting how digital content created during marriage is treated in California's family law courts.

Amidst these complex legal proceedings, Phypers remains out on bond, with both parties bracing for a prolonged legal battle that could redefine aspects of family law in the context of digital and influencer economies. This case highlights the evolving nature of marital assets and raises profound questions about personal content monetization, privacy, and consent in the digital age.