‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner battle for custody in Utah court

Key Points:

• Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star, and her former partner Dakota Mortensen are presenting competing petitions for long-term protective orders in a Utah court, with custody of their 2-year-old son at stake amid mutual domestic violence allegations.
• Court Commissioner Russell Minas has barred Paul from unsupervised visits with their son due to her history of volatile behavior in the child's presence, and both parents must maintain a 100-foot distance from each other until the upcoming hearing.
• A leaked 2023 video showing Paul assaulting Mortensen led to assault charges against her, with Paul pleading guilty to a reduced misdemeanor charge and currently on probation; recent allegations have not resulted in new charges.
• The court will consider recommendations from a court-appointed attorney representing their son, Ever, who expressed concerns about the parents' conflicts occurring in front of the child.
• Legal representatives for both sides accuse the other of aggression and manipulation, highlighting a contentious relationship that has impacted ongoing custody and protective order decisions.