Taylor Frankie Paul shares emotional moment with Dakota Mortensen’s mom after protective order ruling
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen attended a court hearing in Salt Lake City where a judge issued mutual protective orders, requiring them to stay 100 feet apart for three years. The judge described their relationship as 'toxic' and 'dysfunctional,' acknowledging mutual violence but characterizing Paul's actions as more reactive and Mortensen's as more deliberative. Following the ruling, Paul shared an emotional hug with Mortensen’s mother, Cheyenne Cranford Mortensen, in court.
- ▪A Utah judge granted mutual protective orders between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, mandating they stay 100 feet apart for three years.
- ▪The judge described their relationship as 'toxic' and 'dysfunctional' and noted that while violence occurred on both sides, Mortensen’s conduct was 'more deliberative' and Paul’s 'more reactive'.
- ▪Current custody arrangements remain in place, with Mortensen having physical custody of their 2-year-old son Ever and Paul receiving supervised visitation.
- ▪The judge expressed concern that Mortensen might use the supervised visitation to manipulate or control Paul.
- ▪Filming for season 5 of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' has been halted and Paul’s 'Bachelorette' season was pulled before airing due to the ongoing legal issues.
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TV Taylor Frankie Paul shares emotional moment with Dakota Mortensen’s mom after protective order ruling By Riley Cardoza Published May 1, 2026, 8:34 a.m. ET Taylor Frankie Paul hugged Dakota Mortensen’s mom in court Thursday after the exes’ hearing. The MomTok star shared an emotional embrace with Cheyenne Cranford Mortensen in the wake of commissioner Russell Minas, a Utah judge, ordering mutual protective orders. Paul, 31, and Cheyenne’s son, 33, were both present inside Salt Lake City’s Third District Courthouse for the ruling, marking the first time the duo have been seen together since their legal drama began in February. 8 Taylor Frankie Paul hugged Dakota Mortensen’s mom after Thursday’s hearing.
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