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this The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star tyler frankie paul and Dakota Mortensen Since splitting in the fall of 2024, they have been trying to co-parent their son.
Paul and Mortensen welcomed their first child in March 2024, the MomTok content creator’s third child. They announced their withdrawal a few months ago. Paul and Mortensen dated on and off while they were raising their son together.
Paul said she permanently split from Mortensen in the fall of 2025 before she was cast in the starring role bachelorette Season 22. Hours before jetting off to California to begin her new journey, Paul revealed mormon wife Season 4 that one She dated Mortensen again.
Nearly two months after Paul ended bachelorette, In March 2026, news broke that Salt Lake City police were investigating an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred the previous month.
The Secret Life of Mormon Wives reportedly halted production after Taylor Frankie Paul and her on-again, off-again ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen were involved in a domestic violence dispute while filming its fifth season. Multiple media outlets reported in March this year that an incident occurred between Taylor and Dakota. A spokesperson for the Draper Police Department later confirmed (…)
Keep scrolling to learn more about Paul and Mortensen’s custody arrangement:
Where do Tyler, Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen stand after their alleged incident?
source Exclusive story US Weekly In March 2026, Tyler Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen had “no communication at all.”
“Everything regarding Ever’s custody is being handled through family members,” the insider told us.
Dakota Mortensen files for sole custody
Dakota Mortensen filed for a temporary restraining order against ex Taylor Frankie Paul on March 17, 2026, according to obtained court documents TMZ. Dakota claimed in the filing that he and Taylor got into an argument at her home in February 2026 and Taylor allegedly choked him and pushed him against a window.
Dakota claimed Taylor was “emotionally unstable” and said she wanted to hurt herself. Fearing for Ivor’s safety, Dakota took the children out of the house and asked for temporary sole custody of Ivor. He also asked Taylor not to drink or do drugs while caring for the children.
Dakota Mortensen focuses on ‘Son Ever’
The DadTok star released a statement following news of the alleged investigation into Tyler, Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
“His first priority here is to protect Ever,” A representative for Mortensen told entertainment weekly March 2026. “He knew it could happen, but he wasn’t going to do it because he always wanted to have a good relationship with Taylor. It was really hard to make that happen, but he wanted to work well together.”
The statement continued, “He just hoped that if he said nothing as usual, it would go away. He never did any kind of sit-down interview with his side. He just let it happen to him and I think he now realizes the seriousness of it all and he can’t do that.”
Some sources also revealed us That Mortensen Trying to “provide support and stay away” After Paul returned to Utah bachelorette Production.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Tylers Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen have never shied away from addressing their tumultuous and often rocky relationship before multiple family disputes arose. Ahead of the show’s September 2024 premiere on Hulu, Taylor and Dakota began dating after her divorce from husband Tate Paul (…)
What does Tyler Frankie Paul think about this incident and co-parenting?
Taylor Frankie Paul broke her silence on the allegations in an exclusive interview. us During a press conference on March 17, 2026, her season bachelorette.
“It’s tough, it sucks to be in this position,” Influencers tell usdenies reports of child abuse. “(As) my mother, that’s what I’ll always stand by. I believe I’m a good mother, I’ve always been good to my kids… I’ve always treated my kids with respect, I’ve never touched them.”
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen file court case over custody arrangement in 2025
Dakota Mortensen and Tyler Frankie Paul at the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” party.
Disney/Fred HayesAccording to court records obtained TMZ In March 2026, Dakota Mortensen filed for custody and child support in June 2025, followed by Tyler Frankie Paul’s countersuit. The outlet further reported that the proposed order remains pending until September 2025.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s co-parenting dynamic with ex-husband Tate Paul
tyler frankie paul and Tate Paul They welcomed daughter Indy and son Ocean before divorcing in 2022 amid the “soft swing” scandal.
“He and I have always been very good friends,” Taylor told us In her March 2026 cover story. “I have a very healthy co-parenting relationship.”
Two years ago, Taylor revealed in a 2023 report Tik Tok The video shows her and Tate having a “cordial” and “relaxed” arrangement.
“Our goal is to get along, be friends, and provide the best experience possible for our children and ourselves,” she said at the time. “Our schedule is very flexible, but if anything changes and someone wants to take them somewhere to do something, we say, ‘Go for it.'”
Are Tyler Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ suitors aware of her drama with Dakota Mortensen?
tyler frankie paul Tell us March 2026 She talks to the actors bachelorette Season 22 follows her ex and life as a single mother of three.
“I’m very open to them, especially the ones who ask, because I really tell everyone, if there’s anything you want to know, let me know,” she told us March 18, 2026. “I’m not trying to throw everything in my life at them, (but) I want to tell them things they want to know…especially at the end, and I’m open to the situation. So, yeah, I’m honest.”
ABC ultimately canceled Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette after footage was released of her throwing a chair at Dakota Mortensen during a domestic violence incident in February 2023. (Taylor was arrested at the time and eventually pleaded guilty to aggravated assault.)
Dakota Mortensen gains temporary custody of son Ivor
On March 20, 2026, the judge granted Dakota Mortensen’s request for temporary custody of Ever and issued a temporary protective order against Taylor Frankie Paul.
On April 7, 2026, both Mortensen and Taylor appeared in court to discuss visitation matters. At the hearing, Taylor’s legal team Alleges Mortensen assaulted her in his truck during an incident in February 2026. One of Ever’s guardians claimed that during an incident in May 2025, Taylor pushed Mortensen while she was holding the child.
Mortensen’s team argued Taylor used Ever as a “pawn” and said Mortensen was trying to protect their son. Taylor’s team, meanwhile, claims Mortensen used Ever as a “human shield” and that the child was “safe” around Taylor.
The judge ultimately sided with Mortensen and granted Taylor eight hours of supervision per week until a protective hearing on April 30, when Taylor’s parenting time limits will be reevaluated.
Taylor filed for a temporary protective order against Mortensen ahead of the April 7 hearing.
Judge rules on protective orders for Tyler Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen appear in court on April 30, 2026 Judge issues mutual protection orderstating that they must stay 100 feet away from each other for three years.
“This was a very toxic relationship. In many ways it was beyond what was acceptable,” the judge told the hearing. “I see from the evidence since the last hearing that they appear to have an ongoing attraction to each other.”
The judges said they would “uphold the current order” pending further rulings.
“You have to figure out a lot of things. You have to figure out how to be co-parents,” they added. “I hope you are not one of those people who thrive only on drama and conflict. You must put your children first and protect your children from this conflict.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.