Taylor Frankie Paul has three children: Indy (born 2017), Ocean (born 2020), and Ever (born 2024). She shares Indy and Ocean with ex-husband Tate Paul, and Ever with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
Her marriage to Tate ended in 2022 after the MomTok soft swinging scandal. Her relationship with Dakota has produced a cycle of domestic violence allegations, a 2023 arrest, and a guilty plea to aggravated assault.
As of March 2026, both Tate and Dakota have filed protective orders against her on the same day at the same Utah courthouse. Dakota is seeking sole custody of Ever.
ABC canceled her season of The Bachelorette on March 19, 2026, three days before it was set to premiere. The cancellation followed leaked video from 2023 showing Taylor throwing metal chairs near her daughter Indy. Here is how Taylor Frankie Paul’s family fell apart in real time.
Who Is Taylor Frankie Paul’s Husband, Tate Paul?
Taylor Frankie Paul married Tate Paul in November 2016 in Utah. Their marriage lasted six years.
During that time, Taylor built her TikTok following through the MomTok creator group. Tate remained mostly private throughout their marriage.
In 2022, Taylor announced on a TikTok Live that they were divorcing. She admitted to crossing boundaries in a soft swinging arrangement within their friend group.
The scandal became one of the most discussed Mormon community controversies on social media that year. It launched Taylor into viral fame and eventually led to the creation of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu.
Despite the public fallout, both maintained a co-parenting relationship for years. Taylor called Tate “very supportive” in a March 2026 Us Weekly interview.
That changed on March 19, 2026. Tate filed a protective order against Taylor at a Utah courthouse, the same day Dakota Mortensen filed his.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Children: Indy, Ocean, and Ever
Indy May Paul was born on August 31, 2017, less than a year after Taylor married Tate. She is now 8 years old. Taylor has described Indy as both sweet and sassy across her social media posts.
Indy was present during the 2023 domestic violence incident between Taylor and Dakota. Video footage shows her nearby when metal chairs were thrown. She sustained a visible head injury from the altercation.
Ocean Paul was born on June 18, 2020. He was the child Taylor was pregnant with when she first gained a large TikTok following. Taylor and Tate share custody of both Indy and Ocean.
Ever Mortensen was born on March 19, 2024, to Taylor and Dakota Mortensen. Taylor and Dakota conceived Ever shortly after she had an ectopic pregnancy.
Ever turned 2 on March 19, 2026. That same day, the 2023 domestic violence video leaked and ABC canceled The Bachelorette. Dakota filed for sole custody of Ever two days earlier.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen: A Pattern of Conflict
Taylor began dating Dakota Mortensen in mid 2022, two months after separating from Tate. Their relationship has been on and off since, documented on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
In February 2023, Taylor was arrested for assault and domestic violence after a physical fight with Dakota at her home. Court documents state she threw heavy metal chairs and a wooden play set at him.
One of the chairs struck her daughter Indy, who was sitting nearby. Indy sustained a visible head injury.
Taylor pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault. Four other charges were dropped. She was placed on probation with a final review set for August 2026.
Taylor later addressed the arrest on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast in September 2025. She described the night as hitting rock bottom and said she never intentionally harmed her children.
Despite the conviction, ABC cast Taylor as the lead of The Bachelorette Season 22 in early 2026. She was the first Bachelorette lead who had not previously appeared on The Bachelor. That decision unraveled within weeks of the premiere.
The March 2026 Crisis: Restraining Orders, Cancellation, and Custody
On February 23, 2026, a new domestic violence incident allegedly occurred at Taylor’s home. Their son Ever was present.
Dakota claims Taylor choked him, shoved him into a window, and struck him during an argument. He says he called 911, but Taylor pressured him into ending the call.
The following night, Dakota alleges Taylor threw his phone into a wall and blocked him from leaving. He says she then got into his truck and attacked him as he tried to drive away.
Dakota filed for a protective order and sole custody of Ever on March 17, 2026. Two days later, Tate Paul filed a separate protective order at the same courthouse.
TMZ obtained photos of both men in the courthouse lobby. Sources confirmed they arrived separately.
On March 19, TMZ also published video from the 2023 incident. The footage showed Taylor grabbing Dakota, kicking him, and throwing three metal barstools while Indy was nearby. Indy can be heard crying in the clip.
Hours later, ABC canceled Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette. Production on Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives was also paused.
The Salt Lake County District Attorney confirmed the February 2026 allegations are being screened for charges. Prosecutors are evaluating whether the new case violates her existing probation.
What Is Next for Taylor Frankie Paul’s Family?
Taylor now faces two active protective orders, an ongoing criminal investigation, and a custody battle over Ever. Both Tate and Dakota took legal action against her within the same week.
Dakota’s custody hearing is expected in April 2026. Taylor’s probation review is scheduled for August 7, 2026.
A court has ordered psychological evaluations for both Taylor and Dakota. Taylor’s rep released a statement claiming she has been a victim of manipulation and abuse from Dakota.
Dakota’s rep countered that his priority is protecting their son Ever. He stated Dakota had stayed silent for years hoping the situation would resolve privately.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s three children, Indy, Ocean, and Ever, remain at the center of a legal and personal crisis that is still unfolding. No resolution is expected before the summer of 2026.
