Taylor Frankie Paul
Judge Grants TRO Against Dakota …
Stay 100 Yards Away, Do Not Text
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Taylor Frankie Paul was granted a temporary protective order against her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, amid their bitter court battle, TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, a Utah judge ordered Dakota Tuesday to stay 100 yards away from Taylor until a hearing later this month, when the court will determine if either party will be awarded a permanent restraining order against the other.
As TMZ first reported, Dakota filed for a temporary protective order in May. He claimed she attacked him in February 2026 and listed multiple alleged incidents from their past. The court granted Dakota’s petition and awarded him temporary custody of their son, Ever.
As TMZ first reported, Taylor submitted photos of alleged texts to back up her claims in court.
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Per the court order, Dakota cannot email, text, call, or communicate in any form with Taylor.
At a hearing on Tuesday, the judge decided Taylor could have supervised visitation, up to 8 hours, with their kid but Dakota will continue to be the primary caregiver. Dakota is also barred from drinking or using drugs before or during visitation.
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