Jax Taylor Seeks Protective Order After Brittany Cartwright Secures Temporary Restraining Order
On August 31 2026, former Vanderpump Rules star Jax Taylor (Jason Cauchi) filed a petition for a domestic‑violence restraining order against his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright. The motion came after Cartwright obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) on August 27, a development that has already captured the attention of the reality‑TV community and the broader entertainment industry.
The Los Angeles Superior Court filings show Taylor’s petition is “in opposition to the Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order filed by Petitioner Brittany Nicole Cartwright.” In it, Taylor seeks a no‑contact, stay‑away, and no‑abuse order against Cartwright. He claims that since their separation in January 2024, she has subjected him to “relentless public and private attacks” that have become “intolerable.” Taylor also alleges that Cartwright has damaged his professional prospects by contacting potential employers and “threatening them with public admonishment or worse” on more than six occasions, including a $175,000 opportunity on Fox’s Special Forces and a $5,000‑per‑month holding agreement for Bravo’s The Valley.
Further, Taylor accuses Cartwright of “gross negligence” regarding their five‑year‑old autistic son, Cruz Cauchi. He states that she denied him visitation after a failed drug test during a trip with his girlfriend, Lori Krebs, and that he was “shocked to learn from sources with direct knowledge that it was Brittany who orchestrated my cancellation” from Special Forces.
Cartwright’s own TRO request, filed on August 27, cites a pattern of coercive control, financial abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, gaslighting, and physical violence. The declaration lists threats such as “gut me like a fish,” a threat to kill, and verbal insults—including “bitch,” “c‑t,” “w‑e,” and “fatty”—that she allegedly delivered in front of their child. Cartwright’s petition also references a 24‑hour drug‑testing requirement that she allegedly failed.
The couple’s public history began with their 2019 wedding, a culmination of a long‑running on‑screen romance on Vanderpump Rules. They have since appeared together on the spin‑off The Valley, which premiered in March 2024, and have been embroiled in several high‑profile controversies, including allegations of infidelity and substance abuse. Their divorce filing in August 2024 and the subsequent legal battles have been covered by multiple media outlets.
Industry observers note that the legal proceedings could impact both parties’ ongoing television projects. Taylor’s claims that Cartwright’s actions have jeopardized his roles on Special Forces and The Valley could influence future casting decisions for Bravo and other networks. Likewise, Cartwright’s TRO may affect her participation in upcoming reality‑TV programming.
As of the latest court filings, neither Taylor nor Cartwright has issued a public statement in response to the opposing petitions. The Los Angeles Superior Court has not yet issued a ruling, and the case remains pending.
The dispute highlights the increasing scrutiny of domestic‑violence allegations within the entertainment industry, where public personas and private conduct increasingly intersect. The outcome of the restraining‑order battle will likely shape the legal and professional trajectories of both former spouses.
