A Utah court has denied a request from Taylor Frankie Paul's former husband, Tate Paul, for a temporary restraining order, marking an early legal victory for the social media influencer in their ongoing custody battle. The ruling, issued in June 2026, allows the existing custody arrangements for the couple's two children to remain in place while the broader legal proceedings continue.
Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for Emergency Order
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, the judge determined that Tate Paul's allegations failed to meet the legal standard required for an emergency restraining order. The filing noted that many of the claims relied on inadmissible hearsay and lacked independent corroboration. While acknowledging that some concerns could understandably create anxiety, the court found they did not demonstrate the immediate and irreparable harm required under Utah law to justify emergency relief.
The ruling highlighted a key inconsistency in Tate Paul's arguments: in June 2026, he reportedly left the children—daughter Indy, aged eight, and son Ocean, aged six—in Taylor Frankie Paul's care while he traveled to Iceland. The court found this behavior inconsistent with claims that the children faced urgent danger requiring immediate intervention.
Background of the Custody Dispute
Tate Paul originally filed both the request for a temporary restraining order and a petition to modify the former couple's divorce and custody agreement. Taylor Frankie Paul and Tate Paul were married from 2016 until their divorce in 2022. The latest court decision does not end the broader custody proceedings, which remain active. The judge indicated that ongoing concerns about the children's wellbeing would need to be addressed through standard custody proceedings rather than emergency action.
Legal History Involving Dakota Mortensen
The dispute follows a series of legal issues involving Taylor Frankie Paul's relationship with former partner Dakota Mortensen, with whom she shares a two-year-old son named Ever. Earlier this year, authorities confirmed an open domestic assault investigation following an alleged altercation between the former couple, with police stating that allegations had been made by both parties.
The case also stems from a widely reported February 2023 incident in which Taylor Frankie Paul was arrested after an alleged domestic dispute. She later pleaded guilty to felony aggravated assault in August 2023 under a plea agreement, while other charges were dismissed. Since then, both Taylor Frankie Paul and Mortensen have obtained temporary protective orders against each other, with each denying the allegations made by the other.
Recent Custody Developments for Ever
In June 2026, another judge recommended that Taylor Frankie Paul no longer be required to have supervised visits with Ever. Under the updated arrangement, she is permitted parenting time on alternate weekends and one midweek day while custody proceedings continue. Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen are scheduled to return to court on July 8 for a further custody hearing concerning Ever.
Ongoing Custody Battle
Meanwhile, the separate custody dispute between Taylor Frankie Paul and Tate Paul remains ongoing following the denial of the temporary restraining order. The latest ruling allows the existing custody arrangements to remain in place while both parties continue presenting evidence through the normal legal process.
