Taylor Frankie Paul's Custody Battle: Eight Hours a Week

0:00On April 7th, reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-Doughton Mortensen clashed in court this week over protective orders and custody of there. Young son, Ever, a commissioner reviewed videos of heated fights, including one from 2023, where Paul punched and kicked Mortensen in front of her, daughter. She faced charges but pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault. Lawyers traded blame, with Paul's side calling Mortensen the aggressor in a February truck argument where he allegedly slammed her head and punched. Her leg, photos showed bruises and police and draper are investigating that and another incident. Both agree, no harm came directly to the kids, but fights happened with children nearby. The court spotlighted a recent video of Paul pushing Mortensen while he hailed Ever, with her lawyer saying he used the boy as a shield. Mortensen's team accused her of baiting conflicts. For now, Paul gets 8 hours a week of supervised visits with Ever, down from her prior primary custody.

1:01This drama derailed Paul's Bachelorette season after the video leaked and production paused on the secret lives of Mormon wives. Her mom-talk fame from sharing Mormon life on TikTok took a hit, especially after she announced leaving the church on Easter Sunday. An April 30th hearing will decide long-term orders as this high-profile custody battle keeps unfolding amid the fallout from their volatile. Split. That's your update from Global News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.