Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen’s first custody trial for son Ever is officially over. According to recent reports, the two have been granted mutual protection orders as requested. Read on to learn more about the ongoing legal proceedings.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen filed an order of protection
Earlier last month, Paul and Mortensen filed for a protective order against each other over their 2-year-old son Ever’s custody battle. PEOPLE recently reported that the judge overseeing the case officially dismissed it and issued protective orders to both sides based on their initial requests.Commissioner Russell Minas, who was overseeing the case, mentioned in the court hearing that a separated couple cannot stay in the same place for a long time. He added, “I am finding that there has been violence between these parties on both sides.” This was the first time Mortensen and the ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ alum have been seen together since they announced their split.He addressed both parents directly about the case and their son’s custody, adding, “I hope you’re not just people who thrive on drama and conflict. You guys have a lot of figuring out to do here. You’ve got to figure out how to function as co-parents. This is dysfunctional.”They have also advised them to stay away from each other, citing it as the best possible decision for their 2-year-old son. The next hearing of the case will be on June 1. The couple will also receive official advice on how to manage parenting time, including before the hearing.
More updates on Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen
The married couple was engaged for a long time. After the split was announced, the two were involved in three cases of domestic violence. Paul was already arrested once for a case and incident in 2023. Paul was recently dropped from all charges of domestic abuse because there was insufficient evidence to prosecute.Filming on ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ was halted when controversy erupted, but production is finally starting again. However, it has been confirmed that Taylor will not be participating in the upcoming episodes.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing reported by a third party source. The details given are allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case continues, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
