Paul vs. Mortensen: Protective Orders & Custody Battle

0:00It's April 7th. This is Entertainment in Celebrity News, AI-powered stories from the world of fame. I'm Cory with the story. Taylor, Frankie Paul and her ex Dakota Mortensen faced off in court this Tuesday over dueling protective orders. Mortensen wants to turn his temporary restraining order against the secret lives of Mormon Wyvestar into a long-term one while he holds temporary. Custody of their two-year-old son. Domestic violence claims are flying both ways as investigations drag on. Both showed up remotely for the Salt Lake City hearing, letting their lawyers handle the heat in person. Mortensen's team accused Paul of losing control during fights, putting even the kids in harm's way, whether aimed at them or caught in the crossfire. This builds on ugly history. Like a 2023 video where Paul hurls a chair at Mortensen with her daughter nearby, sparking her arrest. Cash probes kicked off in February and March this year, after more reported the tax.

1:00Hours before court, Paul fired back with her own protective order filing, detailing a pattern of his abusive control. She claims four incidents from May 2025 to February 2026, including him slamming her head and his truck, kicking her, and stalking with a creepy tattoo of her initials inside his lip, backed by photos and texts. The judge dug into the video evidence and allegations, but no final rulings yet. With custody on the line in probes ongoing, this messy co-parenting saga shows no signs of cooling down anytime soon.