The Early Years and Family Expansion
Taylor Frankie Paul, a central figure in the reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, entered into marriage with Tate Paul in 2016. The couple built a family together, welcoming their daughter, Indy, in 2017, followed by the birth of their son, Ocean, in 2020.
The Swinging Controversy
The couple's public profile shifted significantly in 2022 when news surfaced regarding their involvement in a "soft-swinging" arrangement. Taylor later confirmed the situation, explaining that they had previously agreed to be intimate with other couples. However, the arrangement fell apart after Taylor allegedly crossed established boundaries, leading to their eventual separation and divorce.
Legal Battles and Co-Parenting Challenges
Following her divorce, Taylor began a relationship with Dakota Mortensen, which was marked by significant turbulence. Notably, in February 2023, Taylor was arrested following a domestic dispute. She eventually entered a guilty plea for aggravated assault, with other charges being dismissed.
Since their split, the co-parenting dynamic between Taylor and Tate has remained strained. In June 2026, court filings revealed that Tate sought a temporary restraining order against his ex-wife and petitioned for a modification of their custody agreement to obtain sole custody of their children. The court denied this request, noting that the allegations lacked sufficient supporting evidence of immediate danger.
Current Status and Recent Tensions
By mid-2026, the situation remained tense. After his initial request for a restraining order was dismissed, Tate filed a motion for reconsideration. During this period, Taylor expressed her frustrations regarding the co-parenting process on social media.
As she described the emotional toll of these disagreements, Taylor noted:
"I spent the day crying and fighting for my 2 older children. They had returned yesterday after being withheld and they were expressing how excited they were to spend this year with me doing fireworks."
Tate has since moved on and remarried, now sharing a child with his wife, Bailey Paul. Meanwhile, legal proceedings regarding custody and the children's well-being continue to be a focal point in the former couple's ongoing interactions.