The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, Taylor Frankie Paul, will have some access to her son amid her legal issues with Dakota Mortensen, as she was granted supervised visits with Ever.
Legal deets:
A judge admitted having “concerns both ways” in determining the best course of action for the co-parents, as per reports from PEOPLE. “With a guardian ad litem, it was determined that Ever will remain in Mortensen’s custody, with up to 8 hours per week of supervised visitation for Paul, in the best interests of the toddler. The supervisor will be a paid supervisor or someone vetted by the guardian ad litem.”
The arrangement will remain in effect until the next hearing on April 30. “There will be a full hearing to discuss the competing orders that may result in a change in parent time for either or both parties. At that time, the judge is also hopeful to have confirmation whether criminal charges will be pursued against one or both parties in the matter.”
Additional claims against Dakota:
According to TFP’s filing, there are a “high number of instances of abuse and domestic violence (assault, harassment, and stalking) at Dakota’s hands.”
In a sworn declaration attached to the documents, Taylor said, “Mine and Dakota’s relationship has been tumultuous, with several periods in which we have argued or outright broken up.”
“The fact that our relationship was over finally dawned on Dakota in February 2026, which led him to take actions that scared me and made me fear for my safety.”
“For the most part, our co-parenting dynamic has functioned adequately. Recently, however, in an effort to sabotage my career, Dakota filed a protective order against me on March 19, 2026. I will respond to his allegations in a separate declaration before the hearing on April 30, 2026 before Commissioner Minas.”
“Suffice it to say, I completely reject Dakota’s characterizations of my conduct and his attempts to paint me as an abusive mother and co-parent. The evidence will show the Court that Dakota has been the primary aggressor and has been violent and abusive toward me.”
“Dakota is an abusive individual who refuses to take accountability. My ex-husband, Tate Paul, and I remain great friends. We have settled into a successful co-parenting relationship, sharing our two children equally.”
Taylor concluded, “I desperately need protection from Dakota or else his abuse, both physical and emotional, will continue.”
