Jax Taylor Lawyers Up After Mistakenly Conceding Custody Of Son To Brittany Cartwright

Jax Taylor is in damage control mode, but who wouldn't be after the terrible mistake in the filing response of his ongoing divorce?

The former "Vanderpump Rules" star is scrambling to reverse a shocking legal blunder that handed full custody of his son to his ex-wife, Brittany Cartwright.

In an attempt to fix the mistake, Jax Taylor is lawyering up and has gone to a top attorney in preparation for a legal showdown.

The 45-year-old has enlisted powerhouse attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan to represent him in a custody battle against his estranged wife. The couple, who share a son, Cruz Michael Cauchi, is in the midst of a tense divorce after five years of marriage.

Cartwright filed for divorce on August 27, citing irreconcilable differences, and requested primary legal and physical custody of Cruz, with visitation rights for Taylor.

However, in a stunning twist, the reality TV dad mistakenly signed over full custody to Cartwright while filling out legal documents on his own—without legal counsel.

In Touch reported that Taylor, realizing his mistake, quickly brought in Kaplan, a seasoned Hollywood attorney known for securing favorable outcomes for high-profile clients.

Kaplan has previously represented Kevin Federline, Britney Spears' ex-husband, helping him secure substantial financial support from the pop icon over the years.

With Kaplan in his corner, Taylor is prepared to battle for his parental rights and undo the damage caused by his legal blunder.

Last week, The Blast initially reported that Taylor's legal team is confident that the issues can be resolved. The model's attorney assured that while the father-of-one mishandled certain forms—tasks typically handled by legal professionals—these errors are fully reversible. 

"Those errors will be amended without delay," his representative confirmed. Although the exact details of the errors remain unclear, the lawyer emphasized that the custody of the former couple's 3-year-old is not in jeopardy.

The attorney stated, "Taylor and Brittany have already long resolved all matters related to Cruz's custody and will continue to work together privately for the best interest of their son, which remains their overriding concern."

As Taylor's lawyer stated, despite the end of their five-year marriage, the TV star and Cartwright are putting their son first. As their divorce moves forward, the estranged couple is focusing on their co-parenting relationship, determined to keep their personal issues from affecting their child.

"We're okay, we're co-parenting. That's the most important thing. Other than that, it is what it is," Cartwright shared. The 35-year-old emphasized that no matter the personal conflicts between her and Taylor, they will never allow it to impact Cruz's well-being.

For Taylor, the stakes are personal, as he previously opened up about checking into a mental health facility, where he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD—decisions he made with Cruz in mind. 

While the exes may be on the same page about co-parenting their son, the legal drama surrounding their divorce is far from over. The Blast reported that another error in Taylor's court filings raised questions about the legality of their marriage.

In the paperwork, Taylor reportedly checked conflicting boxes—one stating that he and Cartwright were never legally married, while another confirmed that they were. 

The mix-up quickly went viral, leaving everyone wondering if the reality TV duo had ever tied the knot officially. Cartwright, however, was not about to let the rumors run wild. In an Instagram comment, she set the record straight, addressing the confusion head-on. 

"We are legally married. I'm guessing paperwork is hard for some people," she wrote, clearly throwing shade at her soon-to-be ex-husband for the blunder.

For those who might need a refresher, the former couple had a lavish wedding in Cartwright's hometown of Kentucky in 2019, followed by the birth of their son Cruz in 2021. 

Taylor's divorce paperwork raised eyebrows due to a series of miscalculations. In his recent filing, he noted their marriage date as June 29, 2019, and stated their separation date as September 26, 2024—the same day he responded to Cartwright's divorce petition.

However, Taylor appeared to stumble on the math in the "Statistical Facts" section of the document. 

According to the instructions, he was supposed to calculate the duration of their marriage up to the separation date. Instead of the correct five years and four months, he mistakenly recorded it as just four years and six months.

With his legal team on top of the situation, Jax Taylor seems poised to put this blunder behind him as he and Brittany Cartwright navigate their divorce.