Judge limits visits as protective order hearings proceed
PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2026, 12:29 AM ET
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Salt Lake City. A court commissioner ruled Tuesday that Taylor Frankie Paul cannot have unsupervised visits with her two-year-old son after concerns about volatile behavior during confrontations with the child's father; both parties participated remotely while lawyers attended the hearing in person. The decision sets a contested April 30 hearing to resolve competing protective-order petitions as authorities investigate February domestic violence reports; Dakota Mortensen, who holds temporary custody, sought a long-term protective order and ABC previously shelved an already-filmed Bachelorette season featuring Paul.
By Sidra | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 2023: An earlier fight led to Paul's arrest before the Bachelorette season surfaced.
- February (this year): New domestic violence reports were made and are under investigation.
- Short-term protective order was filed and kept sealed while investigations proceeded.
- Tuesday: Commissioner Russell Minas ruled Paul cannot have unsupervised visits with her son.
- April 30: A full court hearing is scheduled to decide competing protective orders and custody arrangements.
News Intelligence
- This case highlights the importance of protective orders in family disputes. If you're in a similar situation, remember that legal help is available. Reach out to local resources or a trusted attorney to understand your rights and options.
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The child's temporary custodian, Dakota Mortensen, received legal protection and clearer custody arrangements following the court's restrictions on unsupervised visits.
Taylor Frankie Paul experienced reputational damage and legal restrictions on unsupervised contact with her two-year-old son after the court commissioner's ruling.
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