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Taylor Frankie Paul Loses Custody Bid to Ex
21 Mar
Summary
- Taylor Frankie Paul lost temporary custody of her son.
- A protective order restricts her contact with her ex.
- A court hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
Taylor Frankie Paul, known for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has lost a temporary custody battle for her two-year-old son, Ever, to her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. A protective order has been issued, preventing Paul from seeing Ever until at least April 7, 2026.
The court also mandated that Paul must remain 100 feet away from Mortensen and his residence. Mortensen reported a recent incident where Paul allegedly choked him, citing this and a 2023 altercation where Paul attacked him with a chair in their daughter Indy's presence.
A significant court hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2026. On this date, Paul will have the opportunity to present her defense regarding the custody of Ever. The outcome of this hearing, along with ongoing investigations by the Draper City Police Department and the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), will determine the final custody arrangement.
Taylor Frankie Paul was previously married to Tate Paul, with whom she shares two children: Indy and Ocean. After her divorce, she began dating Dakota Mortensen, and they welcomed Ever in March 2024. The couple split in January 2025, reportedly due to differing views on marriage.
