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March 29, 2005 - In Denise Richards' original divorce petition to actor Charlie Sheen, the actress asked for custody of their daughter, Sam, and their soon-to-be-born child who is due in early June. She also asked for spousal support. But 'Extra' reports that Charlie is now contesting both of those requests, having filed for joint custody and no spousal payments. Read more.

March 29, 2005 - The New York Post reports Charlie Sheen is furious that friends of his estranged wife, Denise Richards, have been telling Us Weekly he has a sex, drug and gambling problem.

March 23, 2005 - Denise Richards was photographed dining at the Ivy in Beverly Hills.

March 23, 2005 - Denise Richards dumped Charlie Sheen because his gambling addiction had spiralled out of control, sources tell Us Weekly. The star was spending and losing a fortune betting on horses and dogs, playing cards with pals and wagering on internet gambling sites, according to insiders. The gambling addiction, along with his busy work schedule, kept him from Richards and their daughter Sam.

March 23, 2005 - On March 12, divorcing couple Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards put their differences aside to throw a first birthday party at their Malibu, California, home for their daughter, Sam. A source tells Star that the couple were civil as family and friends ate cake and ice cream and Sam opened her gifts.

March 23, 2005 - Martin Sheen is using some of the diplomacy skills he used playing the president on 'The West Wing' to negotiate a reconciliation between his son Charlie and daughter-in-law Denise Richards, reports In Touch Weekly. Richards recently filed for divorce, but a source told the mag, "The Sheen family loves Denise and is hoping that she and Charlie can save their marriage, especially since she’s pregnant with their grandchild."

March 23, 2005 - Denise Richards has just two months to go until she delivers baby number two, so is she considering backing off of her demand for a divorce to Charlie Sheen? While working on her TV show 'Wildlife', she confirmed to 'Extra' that she feels fine and intends to proceed with the divorce.

March 15, 2005 - The New York Daily News reports Charlie Sheen was spotted in the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills the other day waiting for the elevator near the pool and spa on the fifth floor. The move is prompting some to wonder if Denise Richards' ex is staying at the hotel since their split.

March 15, 2005 - Denise Richards celebrated her baby Sam's first birthday with girlfriends at Ivy.

March 9, 2005 - According to The Hollywood Reporter, Denise Richards is set to star in the UPN pilot "Wildlife," a comedy drama about a group of twentysomethings in the hip Hollywood community of Silver Lake. Richards will play a member of the group.

March 9, 2005 - A friend of Charlie Sheen's claims that Denise Richards may have filed divorce from the actor in a bid for attention. "Denise might be unhappy that he puts in 16-hour days," the pal said. "She's pregnant and hormonal. Maybe she got angry and she filed the papers, hoping to get a reaction." The pal added, "Charlie hasn't even hired an attorney. He and Denise just spent two hours on the phone together. I think the odds are 50-50 they'll get back together."

March 9, 2005 - The stunning breakup of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards is a sad story that nobody in Hollywood saw coming. Now 'Extra' is learning more about why the couple has decided to split up. The couple has released a joint statement that reads, in part, "We're deeply saddened by the recent events, and our love and concern for daughter Sam, our unborn child, and each other. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time." Watch a video clip here.

March 9, 2005 - Denise Richards and daughter Sam were photographed leaving a supermarket in Malibu, California the other day.

March 9, 2005 - Lulop has video of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen during happier times, when they attended the premiere of 'Undercover Brother' together.

March 9, 2005 - Charlie Sheen says no woman broke up his marriage to Denise Richards. "I did not cheat on my wife," the actor told Star magazine.

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