The TMZ Podcast Taylor Frankie Paul Loses Custody of Son
Mar 20, 2026
Coverage centers on a custody loss after a protective order and a resurfaced 2023 abuse video. Court restrictions, DCFS involvement, and custody shifts get detailed attention. They probe claims of mutual abuse and examine a possible new relationship and public defenses. Cancellation fallout for a reality show and removed billboards sparks debate. Light food banter and listener reactions round out the conversation.
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Temporary Custody Shift After Alleged Violent Incident
- Taylor Frankie Paul lost temporary custody after Dakota Mortensen obtained a temporary protective order citing a chaotic incident where he says Taylor choked him and damaged property three weeks earlier.
- Court bars Taylor from seeing their 2-year-old until April 7, requires 100-foot distance, no weapons, and grants Dakota temporary custody per obtained documents.
2023 Caseworker Found Child Not Targeted
- DCFS responded to the 2023 barstool incident and the caseworker concluded the child was not the target, so Utah's Division of Child and Family Services initially took no action.
- Tate secured full custody temporarily, Taylor completed alcohol education and evaluations, then regained about 50% custody after six months.
Favor Remediation Over Removal When Child Not Targeted
- When child services assess incidents, they prefer remediation over removal if the child isn't targeted, using education and evaluations to restore custody.
- Example: Taylor completed alcohol classes and evaluations, then regained partial custody after six months.