Overview
- DCFS filed a juvenile petition on July 15–16 asking a court to find Taylor Frankie Paul’s three children abused, neglected or dependent and to order protective supervision.
- Taylor publicly denied specific allegations in a weekend video, said she is contesting parts of the filing through lawyers, and reported she has regained extended parenting time with her 2‑year‑old son.
- Attorneys for the fathers say the DCFS filing effectively determined the children are abused and argue the move is not a routine transfer to juvenile court.
- A prior Salt Lake County prosecutor declined to bring criminal charges in April related to earlier investigations, and recent family‑court orders required drug and alcohol testing and changed supervised visitation for Paul.
- The juvenile petition is a civil child‑welfare step that can appoint a guardian ad litem and impose state protective supervision, and the next key developments will be pending test results, agency reviews and upcoming juvenile‑court hearings that could alter custody arrangements.