A Utah judge has ruled that “violence both ways” defined the relationship between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, issuing mutual protective orders for the former couple during a tense custody hearing that marks a major turning point in their ongoing legal battle. According to People , the decision was made during an April 30 court appearance focused on custody arrangements for their 2-year-old son, Ever. Commissioner Russell Minas granted protective orders to both parties for three years and made clear the court’s concern about their interactions. “I’m finding that there’s been violence both ways between these parties,” Minas said during the livestreamed hearing. He added that the pair “can’t be in the same place at the same time for very long before it turns violent,” and emphasized the court’s intent to keep them separated moving forward. Minas also emphasized the broader impact of the conflict, telling Paul and Mortensen that their behavior directly affects their child.…