Taylor Frankie Paul's exes speak out after DCFS files child welfare petition

Taylor Frankie Paul's former partners have responded after Utah's Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) asked a juvenile court to find that her three children are "abused, neglected, or dependent."

The July 13 petition seeks protective supervision for the children and the appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent their interests, as per People.

Exes say they are 'deeply concerned'

Following Taylor's statement that she was "not deterred" by the case moving to juvenile court, attorney Chad Shattuck, who represents ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen and ex-husband Tate Paul, issued a response on their behalf.

The attorney said the pair were "deeply concerned that Taylor's statement minimizes the gravity of the action filed by DCFS and her many underlying actions that prompted such."

"The petition filed by DCFS this week is not a routine transition to juvenile court or an opportunity for personal growth," the statement continued. "DCFS has asked the Court to find that the children are abused and has requested an expedited hearing concerning their immediate protection."

Shattuck added that Mortensen and Tate remain focused on "protecting the children, giving them the time and space they need to heal, supporting meaningful accountability," while choosing not to publicly discuss the ongoing legal matters.

Taylor says she remains committed

After the petition was filed, Taylor's attorney said the reality star "looks forward to continuing her progress toward normalizing custody and becoming the healthiest version of herself."

The statement added that she remains "fully committed to doing whatever is necessary to reach that goal" and appreciates "the professionalism of DCFS and its representatives."

A source connected to Taylor also argued that juvenile court proceedings are private to protect children and said the court would consider "all" evidence, including concerns involving the other parties.

DCFS outlines allegations

According to the petition, DCFS alleged Taylor left her home during one agency visit and claimed her therapist had previously raised concerns about her commitment to treatment.

The filing also alleged Taylor "was unwilling to take accountability for her role in the domestic violence incident" and "did not see how any of the concerns are impacting her children."

Ongoing legal battle

The petition is the latest development in the long-running legal dispute between Taylor and Mortensen, which began earlier this year with domestic violence investigations.

The former couple have since obtained mutual protective orders, while Tate separately sought a restraining order that was later denied.

At a custody hearing on July 8, a judge expanded Taylor's parenting time to include alternating weekends and one midweek visit without overnight stays.