Unveiling the Truth: Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen's Domestic Violence Incident Revealed
New details have emerged regarding the alleged domestic violence incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen in February 2026. Both Taylor and her ex-boyfriend Dakota were involved in the domestic violence investigation, leading to a pause in the filming of Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The district attorney's office decided not to press criminal charges against Taylor in the 2026 case and a 2024 incident reported by Dakota. Taylor had previously pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a 2023 encounter with Dakota.
Following the incident, Dakota obtained a temporary restraining order against Taylor and temporary custody of their son, Ever. In a recent hearing, a judge ruled that Dakota would retain custody of Ever, while Taylor was granted up to eight hours of supervised visitation per week. Court documents submitted by Taylor indicated that Dakota had become possessive leading up to her Bachelorette premiere, which was ultimately postponed due to leaked footage from the 2023 domestic violence incident.
Text messages reviewed by TMZ shed light on the February 2026 altercation between Taylor and Dakota. The exchange revealed Dakota's proposition for sex, to which Taylor responded with concern about her bleeding nose. Dakota accused Taylor of mentioning sex in a previous phone call, leading to a heated exchange between the two. Despite the conflict, Dakota expressed his emotional turmoil over watching Taylor on The Bachelorette and witnessing her potentially falling in love with someone else.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives can be streamed on Hulu. If you or someone you know is affected by the issues discussed in this story, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. Share your thoughts - are you surprised by Taylor and Dakota's text messages? Should Taylor make a return to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives if Season 5 resumes filming?