Dakota Mortensen and Tate Paul File Restraining Orders Against Taylor Frankie Paul

The exes were photographed talking after separately seeking protective orders against Taylor Frankie Paul.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Dakota Mortensen has filed a restraining order against her ex-partner Taylor Frankie Paul following a reported domestic incident in February. Mortensen's ex-husband Tate Paul also filed for a protective order against Taylor Frankie Paul on the same day, leading to an unexpected encounter between the two at the courthouse.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex dynamics and potential for conflict in high-profile relationships, especially when children are involved. The filing of restraining orders suggests an escalation of tensions that authorities will need to carefully navigate to ensure the safety of all parties.

The details

According to reports, Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul were involved in a domestic incident in February, leading to an ongoing police investigation. Mortensen then filed for a protective order against Taylor Frankie Paul on Tuesday. Tate Paul, Taylor's ex-husband, also sought a restraining order against her on the same day, resulting in the two exes crossing paths at the courthouse, though they left separately.

  • On February 24th and 25th, authorities made contact with the involved parties regarding the domestic assault investigation.
  • On Tuesday, March 19, 2026, Dakota Mortensen filed for a protective order against Taylor Frankie Paul.
  • Also on Tuesday, March 19, 2026, Tate Paul filed for a restraining order against Taylor Frankie Paul.

The players

Dakota Mortensen

An individual who has filed a restraining order against her ex-partner, Taylor Frankie Paul, following a reported domestic incident in February.

Tate Paul

The ex-husband of Taylor Frankie Paul, who also filed for a protective order against her on the same day as Dakota Mortensen.

Taylor Frankie Paul

The ex-partner of Dakota Mortensen and ex-wife of Tate Paul, who is the subject of the restraining orders filed by both individuals.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just doing third-party everything — pick-up, drop-offs, communication — so no contact right now for me. I think that's the best case, honestly, because clearly it's just not to a point of us getting along, so I wanted to take the best action I could […] I didn't want to bring anything to the public eye, making it a bigger deal for the sake of my son, and just everything about to come out. But that wasn't the plan for him.”

— Taylor Frankie Paul

What’s next

The judge will decide on the restraining order requests filed by Dakota Mortensen and Tate Paul against Taylor Frankie Paul.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex dynamics and potential for conflict in high-profile relationships, especially when children are involved. The filing of restraining orders suggests an escalation of tensions that authorities will need to carefully navigate to ensure the safety of all parties.