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Judge issues a major ruling tyler frankie paul and before Dakota MortensenOngoing legal battle.
“This was a very toxic relationship. It was a relationship that was beyond the pale in many ways,” a judge told the court. Protection Order Hearing Thursday, April 30, regarding custody arrangements for the pair. “I’ve seen from the evidence since the last hearing that they seem to have an ongoing attraction to each other… You’ve got to figure out a lot of things here. You’ve got to figure out how to function as co-parents.”
A judge issued a mutual protection order against Paul, 31, and Mortensen, 33, and ordered both parties to stay 100 feet away from each other.
“I hope you are not one of those people who thrive only on drama and conflict. You must put your children first and protect your children from the effects of this conflict,” the judge said before resolving the custody battle. “I will keep the current order in place. I need to think more about deregulation. I have mixed feelings about that.”
“The Secret Life of Mormon Wives” stars Taylor, Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen have been trying to co-parent their son since their fall 2024 split. In March 2024, Paul and Mortensen welcomed their first child, the MomTok content creator’s third child, before announcing their split a few months later. As Paul and Mortensen raise their son together, (…)
During the ruling, the judge called Paul and Mortensen’s relationship “dysfunctional” and urged them to work in the interests of their children.
“You are bound together for the rest of your lives,” the judge explained. “You’re showing a 2-year-old how to handle conflict.”
Regarding previous evidence of an alleged domestic dispute between Paul and Mortensen, the judge expressed confidence that “violence occurred between both parties.”
“I think the difference now is that, for Taylor, her behavior was more reactive. Dakota knew what to do, so to speak, to annoy her and then she would react,” the judge claimed. “I think (Dakota) is just more thoughtful. I think in a subtle sense, maybe a way of saying it.”
A judge has made a major ruling in the ongoing legal battle between Tyler Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen. “This is a very toxic relationship. It’s toxic in many ways beyond what is acceptable,” a judge said during a protection order hearing on Thursday, April 30, regarding the pair’s custody arrangement. “What I saw (…)
The judge added that he would not make a decision on the former supervision aspect of the case, explaining, “If I continue to supervise Taylor’s parental time, I am concerned that Dakota may attempt to use this to manipulate and control her.”
Paul temporarily lost custody Her son turned two in early April amid a series of back-and-forth domestic violence allegations between the former couple. She has supervised visits with Ever for eight hours a week. (Taylor also has 8-year-old daughter Indy and 5-year-old son Ocean with her ex-husband Tate Paul.)
US Weekly It was confirmed in March that Utah police were investigating Taylor and Mortensen after they allegedly had an altercation weeks earlier.
“Everything has more context, which is unfortunate,” The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Tell us last monthdenied Mortensen’s accusations. “It’s tough. It sucks to be in this position. As a mother, I will always hold on to that. I believe I’m a good mother and I’ve always been good to my kids.”
Dakota Mortensen, Tyler Frankie Paul
Fred Hayes/DisneyMortensen later obtained a temporary protective order against Taylor, barring contact from his ex and granting him sole custody of Ever. Taylor has since requested a restraining order against Dakota, which was also granted.
Then the police Decline to press charges Charges were filed against Taylor in connection with the incident.
“Taylor feels she will recover from this, especially now that no charges will be filed against her,” a source said Exclusive story us April 17. “She knows her legal battle is far from over, but she does feel like she has achieved a small victory.”
Mortensen later Make a statement.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s attorney has shared new details about an alleged domestic violence incident involving reality star and ex Dakota Mortensen in February. Paul, 31, and Mortensen, 33, appeared virtually in court on Tuesday, April 7, to discuss visitation after Mortensen was granted temporary custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever. period(…)
“Over the past few weeks, I’ve taken a step back and temporarily distanced myself from the chaos. This space has been a breath of fresh air and has allowed me to clear my head,” he wrote on Instagram on April 20. “My focus is now where it should be on my son, creating a stable, healthy environment for him moving forward.”
He continued: “I regret not emerging from this difficult cycle sooner. I am not perfect and I hold my part accountable. I am sincerely sorry to those I have hurt. At the same time, I do not agree with the way this situation has been portrayed publicly. It does not reflect the full context of what happened or the impact it had on me and my son.”
Taylor was previously arrested in February 2023 for a domestic violence incident with Mortensen. She pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault as part of a plea deal to dismiss other charges related to child abuse. Taylor was subsequently remanded on probation.
Video of the 2023 altercation leaked in March, with Taylor physically assaulting Mortensen and throwing a chair in front of Mortensen’s daughter.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.