Taylor Frankie Paul‘s ex, Dakota Mortensen, has won this round!
The internet influencer’s former partner has been granted his wishes to limit contact with her and their son, Ever True Mortensen, at least till the next time they meet in court for the next round of decisions.
Taylor Frankie Paul has been living with some of the fallout from her on-and-off relationship for the past few days, as her season of “The Bachelorette” was sniped right before it premiered after a video of her engaging in a domestic altercation surfaced online.
Taylor Frankie Paul Ordered To Stay 100-Feet Away From Her Baby Daddy
The internet personality will not be seeing her son with Dakota until April 7, when she will be appearing in court for another hearing on Dakota’s request for sole custody of their 2-year-old.
Dakota was granted temporary sole custody of Ever, and his request for a temporary protective order was also granted. There was no form of parenting time allowed for Taylor, as she was also instructed to stay 100 feet from Dakota, including his home.
According to TMZ, she was also instructed not to own any weapons alongside the judgment. Dakota filed for a protective order on March 18, 2026, telling the court about a frightening incident where Taylor attacked him while their son was in the premises.
The Reality Star’s Representative Claimed Dakota Mortensen Was Spilling A Distorted Narrative
Reacting to the backlash and uproar that trailed the release of the domestic violence video of Taylor attacking Dakota, a representative from her camp dragged him for trying to make himself look blameless in all the mess. As reported by The Blast, Taylor’s rep attacked Dakota’s unrepentant campaign to harm Taylor’s reputation without caring for their child, who is in the middle of all the drama.
According to the rep, “Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior.” The rep described Dakota’s plan as a well-orchestrated manipulation that will not fly with the public because they have seen such an act before and know who he is based on his actions and their past experiences with him.
In the released 2023 assault video, Ever was struck in the head by a chair that Taylor threw at Dakota. The release of the video refreshed backlash against Taylor for her violence. However, at the time she was arrested, she pled guilty to aggravated assault, resulting in three years of probation for the influencer.
Taylor Frankie Paul Shared Her Reaction To Domestic Violence Allegations On ‘Good Morning America’
The 31-year-old appeared on “GMA” on March 18 as part of a promo run for her season of “The Bachelorette’ which was later canceled. There, she discussed the swirling domestic violence allegations against her, including how they made her feel. She confessed to “GMA” co-host Lara Spencer that things felt like the end of the world for her following the claims that she was abusive towards Dakota.
Taylor revealed that it was hard to see past such a tense moment, especially when her life is right under the public microscope. “It’s like the end of the world, that’s what it feels like, I’m not going to lie. I will say I’ve been here before and I got through it, and I’ve shared my story and my light, and I’m hoping I can do that again,” Taylor continued.
She noted that it did not feel good seeing such controversial headlines take the shine away from the excitement of her “The Bachelorette” debut. She promised to address things when the time is really right, reiterating that her focus right now is to live in the present.
Taylor’s Controversy Prompted A Pause On ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Set
Following the allegations of domestic violence against Taylor and the video that resurfaced online, the production for the show’s fifth season was promptly paused. The Blast shared that filming was put on hold earlier in the week as a spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed to news outlets that there is an open “domestic assault investigation” involving the duo.
The heated exchange between Dakota and Taylor caused several discourses online among fans who think she was not punished enough for throwing chairs at her now ex without looking out for their child, who was in the room. Several internet users described the act as insensitive towards their son and slammed Taylor for failing to take responsibility for destroying everything, but settled for the victim script.
Taylor Frankie Paul Hinted At Her Relationship Status With Dakota Mortensen
As she geared up for the now-canceled season premiere of the dating show, Taylor confirmed during an interview that she cut things off with Dakota intimately. She revealed that she took the action a few weeks ago, and currently, they run communications and drop-offs via a third party, meaning there is no contact between them.
She described their current dynamics as the best way to carry on because they have found it very difficult to get along, and she has been avoiding blowing things up in the press for the sake of her son.
A statement from Dakota after news of Taylor’s domestic violence allegations filled the airways also reiterated that his focus is primarily on his son and how to co-parent successfully with Taylor, even with the controversy surrounding her. The rep added that it is Dakota’s wish that things blow over very soon, as he may not be willing to share his side of the story due to the “severity of everything.”
What will April 7 hold for Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen?