United Kingdom, Feb. 27 -- Denise Richards has been ordered to pay her estranged husband Aaron Phypers $5,000 a month in temporary spousal support.

The actress, 55, and her ex, 53, are in the midst of divorce proceedings after separating last summer and during the latest court hearing related to the split, Judge Nicole Bershon ruled Denise must pay Aaron the monthly amount and contribute $30,000 towards his legal fees.

The judge clarified the attorney's fees apply only to the divorce case and not to Aaron's criminal defence.

Aaron is currently facing four felony counts - two felony counts of injuring a spouse and two felony counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat - allegations he has denied.

The $30,000 in legal fees will be...