{"id":8297,"date":"2026-04-08T12:24:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/taylor-frankie-pauls-lawyer-accuses-dakota-mortensen-of-character-assassination-in-court\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:24:17","slug":"taylor-frankie-pauls-lawyer-accuses-dakota-mortensen-of-character-assassination-in-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/taylor-frankie-pauls-lawyer-accuses-dakota-mortensen-of-character-assassination-in-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Frankie Paul&#8217;s Lawyer Accuses Dakota Mortensen of Character Assassination in Court"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a dramatic turn of events, the highly publicized custody battle between reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen has taken a new twist. According to Taylor\u2019s lawyer, Joel Kittrell, Dakota attempted to \u201cassassinate\u201d Taylor\u2019s character as a mother during a recent court hearing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"background-of-the-custody-dispute\">Background of the Custody Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>The custody battle between Taylor and Dakota began when Taylor filed a restraining order against her ex-partner, citing allegations of assault, stalking, and emotional abuse. The restraining order was granted on March 20, barring Taylor from seeing their son until a recent court hearing, where the judge allowed Taylor 8 hours of supervised parent time per week.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"allegations-of-assault-and-stalking\">Allegations of Assault and Stalking<\/h2>\n<p>Taylor\u2019s restraining order filing included a series of injury photos from alleged assaults by Dakota, including bruises on her forehead and knee. She also accused Dakota of becoming \u201cincreasingly possessive\u201d ahead of her now-axed debut as The Bachelorette. Dakota, on the other hand, has accused Taylor of choking and scratching him during alleged back-to-back nights of fighting in February.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"new-evidence-and-allegations\">New Evidence and Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>Taylor\u2019s lawyer, Joel Kittrell, has submitted new evidence, including photos of bruises and alleged sexts from Dakota. Kittrell claims that Dakota\u2019s actions are an attempt to \u201cassassinate\u201d Taylor\u2019s character as a mother. The lawyer also stated that Taylor\u2019s \u201conly concern is for the welfare of his son, Ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-timeline-of-the-ordeal\">A Timeline of the Ordeal<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a brief timeline of the events that have led to the custody battle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>February 2023: Taylor is accused of throwing bar chairs at Dakota in her household, hitting her daughter in the process.<\/li>\n<li>February 2023: Taylor is arrested for battery and agrees to plead guilty in abeyance to a third-degree felony count of aggravated assault.<\/li>\n<li>March 2024: A third police investigation is launched after Dakota reports an alleged instance of assault in 2024.<\/li>\n<li>May 2025: Dakota allegedly assaults Taylor, resulting in injury photos that are included in her restraining order filing.<\/li>\n<li>February 2026: Dakota allegedly assaults Taylor again, resulting in bruises on her forehead and knee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The custody battle between Taylor and Dakota is far from over. As Kittrell stated, \u201cWe look forward to the 30th to tell the true story.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The drama surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen\u2019s custody battle continues to unfold. With new evidence and allegations emerging, it\u2019s clear that this is a complex and highly publicized case. As the situation develops, one thing is certain: the welfare of their son, Ever, will be at the forefront of the court\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<p>Q: What is the current custody arrangement between Taylor and Dakota?<br \/>\nA: Taylor has been granted 8 hours of supervised parent time per week with their son, Ever.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What are the allegations against Dakota?<br \/>\nA: Dakota has been accused of assault, stalking, and emotional abuse by Taylor.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What is the current status of the restraining order?<br \/>\nA: The restraining order was granted on March 20, barring Taylor from seeing their son until a recent court hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What is the next step in the custody battle?<br \/>\nA: The next court hearing is scheduled for the 30th, where Taylor\u2019s lawyer, Joel Kittrell, plans to present new evidence and tell the \u201ctrue story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In a dramatic turn of events, the highly publicized custody battle between reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen has taken a new twist. 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