“Mormon Wives ”star Taylor Frankie Paul gets more parenting time amid custody battle with ex Dakota Mortensen

June 2, 2026 - 10:30

Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of the reality show "Mormon Wives," has secured additional parenting time in her ongoing custody battle with her former partner, Dakota Mortensen. The decision comes after a contentious legal period between the two reality TV personalities.

According to court records, a court official had previously recommended mutual three-year protective orders for both Paul and Mortensen back in April. That recommendation stemmed from allegations of volatile exchanges between the former couple, who share a child together. The protective orders were intended to keep the peace while they worked out a parenting plan.

The new ruling expands Paul's time with the child, though specific details of the schedule remain sealed. Legal experts following the case note that the adjustment reflects the court's focus on the child's stability and the parents' ability to cooperate. Neither Paul nor Mortensen has issued a public statement about the updated arrangement.

The custody dispute has played out in the public eye, fueled by the couple's fame from the reality series. Fans have watched their relationship unravel on screen and in tabloids, with both sides accusing the other of instability. The mutual protective orders from April suggested that the court saw fault on both sides, but the latest decision appears to favor Paul's request for more time.

The case continues to move through family court, with both parties expected to return for further hearings later this year.