Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and her former partner Dakota Mortensen have been issued mutual three-year protective orders against each other following a court hearing in Utah. The orders require both individuals to maintain a distance of at least 100 feet (30 metres) from one another and to have no contact, as the court seeks to prevent further conflict in what it described as a “toxic relationship”.
Court Ruling and Custody Arrangements
Third District Court Commissioner Russell Minas postponed a decision regarding the custody of their son, Ever, until May 11. Current parenting arrangements will remain in place, with a review scheduled for June. Both Paul and Mortensen had made allegations of domestic violence, leading Commissioner Minas to grant the mutual orders. He stated that keeping them apart was in the best interest of their child due to their ongoing volatile dynamic.
Background of the Case
The case stems from a turbulent relationship, which included a leaked video from 2023 showing Paul allegedly assaulting Mortensen. This incident led to charges of aggravated assault and other offences. Paul subsequently pleaded guilty to an assault charge, which will be reduced to a misdemeanour if she remains out of legal trouble for three years. The protective orders aim to ensure stability and safety for all parties involved, particularly their young son.
