Taylor Frankie Paul has another little win amid her endless controversy.
The TV personality filed for a restraining order against her ex, Dakota Mortensen, claiming that he was abusive during their relationship. This comes after he filed for the same protective order and requested for primary custody of their son.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex alleged that she physically abused him, and this resurrected details from the past, including when she pled guilty to aggravated assault charges. The reality TV star has been dealing with her recent life struggles, which have taken a toll on her emotionally.
Taylor Frankie Paul Granted TRO In Ongoing Legal Battle With Her Ex
Taylor’s ongoing court wars with Dakota have made waves in the media over the past months, and the odds have barely tilted in her favor. Now, a judge has granted the temporary protective order filed against her ex. According to the court documents, Dakota is not allowed to be within 100 yards of his ex-girlfriend until their next court hearing.
The documents also show that the Utah judge ordered that Dakota cannot email, text, call, or communicate in any form with Taylor in the days leading up to their next court hearing later this month. The court will then determine in the upcoming hearing if a permanent restraining order should be put in effect against either of them.
Taylor’s filing comes after her ex-boyfriend filed a similar request last month. He claimed that she physically assaulted him recently and ove the years. His request was granted, as per TMZ, and he was also awarded temporary custody of their 2-year-old son, Ever.
The Reality TV Star Accused Dakota Mortensen Of Jealousy
In the “Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives” star’s petition againts her baby daddy, she alleged that contrary to his claims, he was the abusive one during their relationship. She further claimed that Dakota was possessive and jealous of her being on “The Bachelorette.”
Taylor’s debut season on “The Bachelorette” got canceled three days before its premiere after a viral video made headlines in which she was seen physically assaulting Dakota. ABC announced its decision not to move forward with airing the prefilmed season in light of the footage showing the altercation.
The reality TV star provided pictures of alleged text between her and her ex-boyfriend to support her claims in court. She attached several photos showing injuries sustained after an alleged incident that took place last May. The court documents also included screenshots of alleged text messages from Dakota requesting for sex after their altercation in February.
Taylor Frankie Paul Had Another Win In Court
The judge decided that Taylor could have supervised visits with Ever during the court hearing on Tuesday. The supervised visits are to last a total of eight hours weekly and would be under strict supervision.
Dakota still remains the primary caregiver for their son, but Taylor is now allowed to have some parenting time each week until the next court hearing. The Blast noted that the reality TV star is allowed to split the eight hours across different days of the week. The judge also ordered that Dakota is not allowed to drink or use drugs before and during the visitation time.
This fair bargain on visitation for Taylor comes after she has spent almost three weeks away from Ever, after she lost custody to her ex-boyfriend. The decision was made during the hour-long court hearing in Utah on April 7.
Taylor Opened Up About Her Experience Over The Last Month
Taylor, who initially had been quiet on social media, recently shared a glimpse into her life since her ocean of troubles began to roar. She revealed that the last few weeks have been emotionally draining as she juggles to find her footing amid the domestic violence allegations, career halt, and custody battle.
The media personality described the stress-induced panic attacks she suffered amid other physical and mental strains. “The last 40 days felt like hell on earth,” she wrote in an Instagram post before revealing that her panic attacks were heightened to the point that she could feel her body breaking down. The Blast reported that through it all, Taylor turned to her faith for support.
The TV star noted that during her panic attacks, she prayed for strength to overcome the distress. She further recalled how prayer has been an integral part of her life since her younger years, noting that her pattern of prayer has shifted from requests to plain gratitude. Marking the Easter celebrations, she added a text that read “He has risen and he is real.”
Taylor Frankie Paul Is Stepping Away From The Mormon Congregation
While she detailed the turmoil of her last 40 days, the reality TV star made a shocking revelation about her relationship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she grew up.
Taylor shared on her Instagram Stories that although she still holds on strongly to her faith, she would be distancing herself from attending church services physically.
“Born and raised Mormon (LDS) and I’ll always have love and respect towards it, I’ll even continue to go with my family at times, with that being said, it’s time to detach myself from it,” the “SLOMW” star wrote. Taylor further explained that she does not need to be in a church building to be loved, and there is more to learn from others.
The mom of three admitted that throughout her life, she has experienced love and grace from many kind-hearted people whose hearts are also filled with questions about their beliefs. Her faith in God, the Bible, and the divine remains unshaken despite her shift in relationship with organized worship.
Is this the beginning of a legal battle winning streak for Taylor Frankie Paul?