The Ask: Why This Petition Matters

We are calling upon the Utah family and juvenile court system to immediately reinstate unsupervised parenting rights for Taylor Frankie Paul. While the safety and well-being of children must always be a baseline requirement, the recent decision to reduce Taylor's parenting tome to just 8 total hours of unsupervised visits per week is an overly punitive measure. This restriction severely fractures the critical, foundational bond between a mother and her three young children.

We advocate for an equable framework that focused on structural support and healthy family reintegration, rather than complete isolation and public alienation.

The Core Story: A Drastic Reversal for Three Young Children

On September 16, 2026, reports surfaced that Taylor Frankie Paul's parental visitation rights were drastically reduced. Following an alleged failed court-ordered drug screening within a 60-day window, the court rolled back her previously expanding schedule down to a strict eight-hour weekly limit. This time is separated across two different households:

• Four hours per week with her eldest children, Indy (8) and Ocean (6), whom she shares with ex-husband Tate Paul.
• Four hours per week with her youngest son, Ever (2), whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

Only months prior, the courts explicitly recognized Taylor's immense progress. In June 2026, a court commissioner lifted previous restrictions, expanding her schedule to include unsupervised overnight and weekend visits. She met rigorous assessments, attended required hearings, and proved her dedication to building a stable, loving environment. To suddenly slash her access-forcing a mother to interact with her own young children only under the watchful eyes of a third party-is a devastating setback primarily borne by the children, who have suddenly been separated from their mother.

The Weaponization of Condifental Leaks & Public Exploitation

A highly concerning aspect of this case is the constant weaponization of confidential information. Legally, juvenile court and custody proceedings involving minor children are strictly confidential. Furthermore, a court-ordered gag order remains in effect to shield these children from public scruting.

Despite these legal protections, highly sensitive details are routinely leaked to major media outlets like TMZ within hours of hearings. These calculated leaks generate massive online harassment campaigns and public "pile-ons" that directly harm the children. Indy and Ocean are school-aged children who are old enough to be exposed to the public narrative surrounding their family. Utilizing confidential legal records as a weapon for public defamation does not protect the children; it exploits them. A mother must be given the safe, private space to navigate her legal and personal growth without systemic leaks dictating the terms of her motherhood.

A Proven History of Rehabilitation & Mental Health Progress

Substance use and mental health struggles require compassionate, rehabilitative solutions-not immediate alienation. Taylor has consistently shown a willingness to comply with intense court mandates, previously completing a voluntary stay at a treatment facility recommended by her physician to protect her mental health.

Furthermore, past court orders have explicitly outlined structured paths for her recovery, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), EMDR therapy, and specialized domestic violence counseling. Taylor has actively engaged with these structural tools. Reverting to strict isolation ignores her history of compliance and sets a dangerous precedent that any setback in mental health or recovery results in immediately family separation rather than increased therapeutic support.

Our Clear Call to Action

We urge the court commissioners, judges, and child advocates involved in this case to reconsider the current restriction. We petition for the following immediate actions:

1. Reconsideration of the 8-Hour Supervised Limit: Expand her weekly parenting time so she can actively remain an active anchor in her children's daily routines.
2. A Structured Pathway Back to Unsupervised Visits: Re-establish a step-up framework that returns Taylor to unsupervised time contingent upon private compliance and continued therapy, rather than long-term restriction.
3. Strict Enforcement of the Gag Order: Hold the parties or entities leaking confidential juvenile court data fully accountable to protect Indy, Ocean, and Ever from further public exploitation.

Sign this petition to send a clear message to the Utah Juvenile Court: Prioritize children's emotional needs, enforce legal privacy, and restore Taylor Frankie Paul's unsupervised parenting time.