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Brittany Cartwright Granted Protective Order Against Jax Taylor Following Abuse Claims

The Valley star accused her estranged husband of domestic violence, while Oliver Hudson and Nick Hogan share major family updates.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 1 min read

Reality television drama reached court this week as *The Valley* star Brittany Cartwright secured a temporary protective order against her estranged husband, Jax Taylor. A Los Angeles judge signed off on the filing on August 27 after Cartwright submitted serious allegations against the former *Vanderpump Rules* personality. According to court filings detailed in reports, Cartwright accused Taylor of physical violence, financial control, gaslighting, and domestic abuse extending across nearly ten years. Under the terms of the temporary mandate, Taylor must remain a minimum of 100 yards away from Cartwright. However, the magistrate turned down her petition for temporary sole custody of their young son, Cruz, choosing to address parental rights during an upcoming hearing. Taylor has publicly denied all the accusations.

Why did Brittany Cartwright file a restraining order against Jax Taylor Beyond the courtroom battle in Los Angeles, other famous faces are marking major family transitions and resolving past friction. Actor Oliver Hudson and his wife Erinn Bartlett recently experienced an emotional parenting milestone. The couple, who celebrated two decades of marriage in June, packed up their oldest son, Wilder, and moved him into his college residence hall. Bartlett documented the dorm room transformation on Instagram on August 24, revealing lofted bed setups styled with matching gray bedding, fairy lights, and cozy floor coverings amid plenty of shed tears.

Are Brooke Hogan and Nick Hogan still speaking Meanwhile, Hollywood legacy siblings appear to be standing on solid ground. Nick Hogan spoke out about his relationship with sister Brooke Hogan in a fresh sit-down published by TV Insider on August 28. Addressing their current family dynamic, Nick revealed that the brother-sister duo are currently in a very positive space. During the conversation, Nick heaped praise on Brooke for carving out a successful path in interior design. He specifically highlighted her work on television, applauding her recent appearance on the HGTV home improvement series *Rock the Block*.

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Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor pose together on a reality television red carpet event
Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor arriving at a red carpet event

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Why was Brittany Cartwright granted a protective order against Jax Taylor?
Brittany Cartwright received a temporary order requiring Jax Taylor to stay 100 yards away after accusing him of physical violence, financial abuse, and domestic control spanning nearly a decade.
Did Brittany Cartwright get sole custody of Cruz?
A judge denied Cartwright's request for sole temporary custody of their son Cruz, scheduling the custody discussion for a later court date.
Are Nick Hogan and Brooke Hogan on good terms?
Yes, Nick Hogan stated in a TV Insider interview that he and sister Brooke Hogan are currently in a very good place, praising her interior design career.