Judge Awards Supervised Parental Time to Taylor Frankie Paul Following Protection Hearing
Reality television personality Taylor Frankie Paul has secured a significant legal victory regarding custody of her young son, Ever Mortensen. Following a contentious protection hearing in Utah, a judge ruled that Paul will receive supervised parental time with her two-year-old son for the next three weeks and two days, totaling up to eight hours per week. This temporary arrangement comes amidst ongoing legal battles stemming from allegations of domestic violence involving her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen.
The ruling, detailed in court documents, allows Paul to spend the 8-hour weekly allotment in increments of 2 or 3 hours, providing structured, supervised interaction with her child. This decision follows a period where Paul lost custody entirely due to a temporary restraining order filed by Mortensen, who is seeking to extend the protective order into a long-term measure while authorities investigate multiple domestic violence accusations.
History of Allegations and Restraining Orders
The legal turmoil surrounding Paul and Mortensen traces back to 2023, when Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault related to an incident captured on camera. This conviction led to the initial loss of custody. Further investigations were launched in February and March 2024, following new allegations of assaults by Mortensen against Paul. Mortensen has filed a temporary restraining order against Paul, which currently bars her from contacting him and resulted in the temporary loss of custody of Ever.
Mortensen is actively pursuing the court to transform the temporary restraining order into a permanent protective order. Authorities are investigating the various accusations, which have created significant public scrutiny and professional consequences for Paul. Her participation in the reality show ‘The Secret Wives of Mormon Wives’ was halted, and her season of ‘The Bachelorette’ was canceled following the revelations.
Multiple Police Investigations Underway
The domestic violence allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul have triggered a cascade of legal actions. As reported, three separate police investigations are currently active:
- An investigation stemming from the 2023 aggravated assault conviction.
- An investigation opened in February 2024 regarding another alleged assault incident.
- A third investigation launched in March 2024 following a report by Dakota Mortensen about an alleged incident in 2024.
These concurrent investigations underscore the complexity and seriousness of the situation, with authorities working to determine the validity of the claims made by both parties.
Professional Fallout and Personal Stance
The ongoing legal drama has had a profound impact on Paul’s professional life. Beyond the cancellation of her reality show appearances, the public nature of the allegations has led to significant backlash and scrutiny. Despite this, Paul has publicly stated that her faith is helping her navigate the difficult period, describing the situation as
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