Taylor Frankie Paul and Tate Paul's legal battle took a new turn after he filed for a temporary restraining order against his ex-wife and sole custody of his kids.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fame, Taylor Frankie Paul has been in the headlines for a while now. She first made headlines for an alleged dispute with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, earlier in 2026. However, things took a wild turn when the video of her yelling and abusing Dakota surfaced online amid the row. Now, the reports suggest that Taylor has willingly checked into rehab. The news comes hours after it was revealed that Tate is seeking a restraining order against Taylor and has petitioned for sole custody of their children.
Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily entered a rehab facility upon the recommendation of her doctor, a source has revealed to PEOPLE. The report comes after a lengthy row between Taylor and her ex-husband, Tate Paul. The media outlet reported that she willingly entered the facility and has decided to stay for the treatment without any pressure. The source revealed that Taylor is committed to "getting better", while another said:
"The people around Taylor want her to get help. Everyone is just trying to protect the kids."
The news of Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily checking into a rehab facility comes hours after TMZ broke the news that Tate Paul has filed for a restraining order against his ex-wife. He has also filed for sole custody of their children. For the unversed, Taylor shares a 2-year-old son, Ever, with Dakota Mortensen, and a daughter, Indy, 8, and a son, Ocean, 6, with ex-husband Tate Paul. Reports alleged that Tate had reached out to a Utah courthouse with his two requests.
According to new legal documents, obtained by TMZ, Tate Paul filed the request on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (ET), against The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star with the former couple's 2022 divorce proceedings. A source close to Tate further shared that he wants sole custody of their children, Indy and Ocean, and has submitted five exhibits and a declaration in support of his request. All of the filings are under seal, and as a result, it's unclear what prompted Tate to seek the restraining order.
A source close to Taylor Frankie Paul has alleged that the restraining order petition is a direct result of Dakota Mortensen telling Tate Paul lies about her. She feels Dakota will do anything to hurt her, including using the children. Despite the tough situation, she claims she is a survivor. Prior to her legal feud with Dakota, Taylor and Tate had continued to navigate co-parenting and legal issues since their split, with their post-divorce relationship frequently drawing public attention.
For the unversed, Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen have been in an open "domestic assault investigation" pertaining to incidents that occurred February 24, 2026 (ET) and February 25 2026 (ET), Draper Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE on March 16, 2026 (ET). Amid news of the investigation, it was TMZ that published footage from a 2023 incident involving the former couple, in which Taylor was seen yelling and throwing chairs at Dakota while a child was nearby.
However, it is not the first time Taylor Frankie Paul found herself in such a situation; she was previously arrested for alleged domestic violence in 2023, and she pled guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault, which means that if she complies with the conditions of the plea, that charge will be dismissed. The other charges have already been dismissed.
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