Jax Taylor Files Restraining Order Against Brittany Cartwright After Her TRO

The legal battle between Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright has escalated again.

Taylor filed his own request for a domestic violence restraining order against Cartwright on August 31, 2026. His filing came just days after Cartwright was granted a temporary restraining order against him.

The former couple, who share 5-year-old son Cruz, have been involved in an increasingly contentious legal dispute since their separation in 2024. Their divorce has also remained unresolved.

Jax Taylor Seeks His Own Restraining Order

According to the filing reported by E! News and other outlets, Taylor is asking the court for no-contact, stay-away and no-abuse protections against Cartwright.

His request was filed in response to Cartwright’s earlier domestic violence restraining-order petition. Taylor disputes the allegations made against him and argues that their recent conflicts reflect problems involving co-parenting and their highly public breakup.

Taylor also alleges that Cartwright’s actions have caused him significant emotional and professional harm.

The claims remain allegations presented in court filings. They have not been established as facts by a court.

Brittany Cartwright Previously Received a Temporary Restraining Order

Cartwright filed her request on August 27. A judge subsequently granted her a temporary restraining order that requires Taylor to remain 100 yards away from her. The order also includes restrictions involving her home, vehicle and their son’s school.

According to E! News, the court did not grant Cartwright’s request for custody relief at that stage. A further hearing is scheduled for September 17, when the court is expected to consider additional issues.

Us Weekly reported that Cartwright’s filing included allegations about an interaction at their son’s school orientation earlier in August. She alleged that Taylor became hostile toward her during the event.

Taylor has strongly disputed allegations made against him.

Taylor Denies Cartwright’s Allegations

In his response, Taylor denied the allegations in Cartwright’s filing.

He also described what he says has been a prolonged conflict between the former spouses since their separation.

Taylor alleges that Cartwright has made statements about him that damaged his reputation and career. He further claims that she contacted potential employers and business partners and attempted to interfere with professional opportunities.

One of the opportunities mentioned in his filing was an alleged $175,000 deal connected to Fox’s Special Forces.

Taylor claims Cartwright contacted the network before he was scheduled to participate and characterised him as an abuser. These claims have not been independently established by a court.

Page Six also reported Taylor’s allegation that his current income includes a $5,000-per-month holding agreement connected to The Valley.

Cartwright Has Made Serious Abuse Allegations

Cartwright’s earlier filing contains allegations of a different nature.

According to the court documents reported by E! News, she accused Taylor of a pattern that included coercive control, financial abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, gaslighting and physical violence.

She also alleged that Taylor made threats against her and damaged personal property during their relationship.

These are allegations contained in Cartwright’s legal declaration and should not be treated as findings of fact.

Taylor has rejected the allegations and says the matter should be resolved through the court process.

Their Son Cruz Remains Central to the Dispute

Taylor and Cartwright share their 5-year-old son, Cruz.

The child’s welfare has become an important part of the couple’s ongoing legal disagreements. Cartwright previously sought custody-related protections, while Taylor has also raised concerns about his ability to spend time with his son.

Bravo reported earlier this year that the former couple had reached a custody agreement concerning Cruz, although their broader divorce case remained unresolved.

The latest temporary order, however, has created additional restrictions while the court considers the competing claims.

The Couple’s Relationship Has Been Public for Years

Taylor and Cartwright first became widely known as a couple through Vanderpump Rules. Their relationship later became part of Bravo’s The Valley.

The couple announced their separation in early 2024. Cartwright subsequently filed for divorce in August 2024, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce proceedings continued for years without a final resolution.

Their relationship has also been marked by highly public disagreements, including disputes over trust, parenting and Taylor’s personal struggles.

Jax Taylor Previously Addressed His Personal Struggles

Taylor has publicly discussed his struggles with substance use and mental health.

After seeking professional treatment, he said he was working toward sobriety and making changes in his life. Following Cartwright’s recent restraining-order filing, Taylor again said that he is committed to therapy, sobriety and being a better father.

He has also acknowledged mistakes from an earlier period of his life while maintaining that he disputes the latest allegations.

That distinction is important as the legal proceedings continue: acknowledging past behaviour does not amount to accepting every allegation contained in the current court filings.

What Happens Next in the Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright Case?

The immediate focus is now on the competing restraining-order requests.

Cartwright’s temporary order remains an important part of the current proceedings. Taylor’s August 31 filing introduces his own allegations and requests for court protection.

The next major date reported by E! News is September 17. The court is expected to consider the situation further at that hearing.

Until then, both sides’ claims remain disputed.

The case could also have implications for their co-parenting arrangements and their continuing divorce proceedings. However, the precise outcome will depend on future court decisions rather than public statements or social media exchanges.

Bottom Line

The latest development marks a major escalation in the long-running dispute between Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright.

Cartwright first obtained a temporary restraining order after making serious allegations against Taylor. Taylor has now responded by seeking his own restraining order and denying her claims.

With both sides presenting competing accounts, the upcoming court proceedings will likely provide the next significant update in their legal battle.