Trigger Warning: This article contains a discussion of domestic violence allegations.
Following the cancelation of The Bachelorette Season 22, Taylor Frankie Paul has a bigger battle to fight. Not only has her ex filed for a restraining order against her, but he also wants sole custody of their two-year-old son Ever.
On March 17, Dakota Mortensen filed paperwork for a restraining order against Taylor. In his application, he detailed the incident of February 23 and 24, 2026.
While he was at her home, the exes got into an argument which quickly escalated.
Dakota Mortensen is pleading with the court
According to TMZ, Dakota called the situation with Taylor “chaotic” and “frightening” in his court filing. On February 23, he was at Taylor’s house when they started fighting. The baby, who was asleep at the time, woke up due to his mother’s yelling and screaming.
During the fight, Taylor was “emotionally volatile” and said she wanted to hurt herself. Dakota tried to calm her down for her own safety and to reassure their child.
But after he put his son back to sleep and lay down with him, Taylor came in and yanked the blankets off of them. Again, Ever woke up crying due to his mother’s “aggressive behavior.” That’s when he decided to leave and take Ever home with him for both of their safety.
The following night, when Dakota was again at Taylor’s home, he alleges that she threw his phone into the wall and “physically blocked [him] from exiting.” When he went to his truck, Taylor followed him and continued yelling. As he tried to drive away, she “grabbed and squeezed” his face, threw a drink on him and struck parts of his car.
After suffering injuries in the attack, Dakota’s not only concerned for his own safety but for that of his son.
In addition to requesting temporary custody of Ever, Dakota’s petition also stipulated that his ex should not drink or use drugs during her parenting time.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
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