The matter stems from an arrest in 2023 after an alleged altercation that resurfaced when a video was published in March. Local police confirmed investigations and said allegations were made in both directions; Mortensen provided video evidence to investigators. He filed for a protective order in March, and Paul filed one in April alleging abusive patterns. In an April 7 hearing Mortensen was granted custody of Ever; Paul received limited, supervised visitation. The judge will revisit protective orders at the next hearing later this month. Paul has since posted about healing and lost opportunities after her show’s planned premiere was canceled.