Judge grants protective orders to Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen

Key Points:

• A Utah judge granted mutual protective orders for reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, requiring them to stay at least 100 feet apart for three years, with potential criminal charges for violations.
• The judge postponed decisions on custody arrangements, maintaining Mortensen's custody with supervised visitation rights for Paul until a recommendation is made by May 11, with a review hearing set for June after mental health and domestic violence assessments.
• Both Paul and Mortensen appeared in court for the first time since domestic violence investigations surfaced, involving multiple allegations and previous incidents including a 2023 assault by Paul, for which she pleaded guilty in abeyance.
• The investigations led to the pausing of filming for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 and ABC’s "The Bachelorette" Season 22, but production on "Mormon Wives" has resumed without the couple, though Paul may have the option to return.
• Paul’s attorney described the hearing as a significant step forward, highlighting her willingness to cooperate with the court despite acknowledging her faults, while prosecutors declined to file charges against Paul due to insufficient evidence.