Jessi Draper has achieved a significant legal victory in her ongoing separation from Jordan Ngatikaura after the court rejected his petition for a temporary restraining order against her. The request, submitted last week during their divorce proceedings, was promptly opposed by Draper, 33, who filed a counter motion the same day.
This ruling represents the latest development in the couple’s highly publicized breakup, which came to light shortly after Ngatikaura initiated divorce proceedings. The former spouses, married for five years, share two children: their son Jagger, aged 5, and daughter Jovi, aged 3.
Following the announcement of their split, Ngatikaura expressed the emotional difficulty of the decision, emphasizing that his primary concern remains the well-being of their children. He stated, “While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported and protected through this transition.”
Reports indicate that the marriage had been under strain for some time, with multiple separations preceding the divorce filing. Draper had previously opened up about the challenges within their relationship, alleging emotional abuse during a 2025 interview in which she also discussed her involvement in an emotional affair. She described the experience, saying, “It starts off slow. It’s little behaviours over time, and then all of a sudden you realise how deep you are in it.”
The couple’s split adds to a series of controversies surrounding the Hulu reality series Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Production on the fifth season has reportedly been halted amid an investigation into co-star Taylor Frankie Paul, who faces allegations of domestic violence involving a former partner. Several cast members, including Draper, have reportedly refused to continue filming alongside Paul as the inquiry proceeds.
With the denial of the restraining order, the ongoing legal and personal struggles of Draper and Ngatikaura continue to unfold under public scrutiny, intensifying the drama surrounding the reality show as they navigate their separation.
