Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on July 22 that Mortensen and Shinia Powell have been dating for months and that the pair are not believed to be exclusive.
- Sources say the relationship grew from friendship and that Powell has been a steady support to Mortensen while he navigates the legal dispute over his son.
- Powell’s recent Instagram post showing a man fans linked to Mortensen drew critical comments and renewed social‑media attention to the private lives involved.
- Utah DCFS filed a July 13 petition asking a juvenile court to find Taylor Frankie Paul’s three children abused, neglected, or dependent and to order protective supervision and a guardian ad litem.
- Court orders already include March changes to custody and mutual protective orders, and an August parent‑time review and ongoing juvenile proceedings could affect future parenting time and child protections.