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Taylor Frankie Paul's Domestic Abuse Allegations Timeline
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 12 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Jun 20, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“The psychological torture damaged me way more than the physical,”
via pagesix.com
Background
Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality television personality known from 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' and Dakota Mortensen, her ex-boyfriend, have been in an on-again, off-again relationship since 2022. The couple shares a 2-year-old son, Ever. Paul also has a daughter, Indy, from a previous relationship. Their relationship has been publicly scrutinized due to a series of domestic violence allegations made by both parties.
The current dispute follows a prior incident in 2023 when a video of Paul allegedly hitting Mortensen in front of her daughter was leaked. This incident led to Paul's arrest and the cancellation of her 'Bachelorette' season, though the charges against her were later dropped.
The ongoing allegations have brought their relationship back into the public eye, impacting Paul's professional life and leading to a public disagreement with her 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' co-star, Mikayla Matthews.
The timeline
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Paul and Mortensen Begin On-Again, Off-Again Relationship
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen reportedly began an on-again, off-again romantic relationship in 2022.[323]
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Paul Arrested After Video Leak; Charges Later Dropped
A video allegedly showing Taylor Frankie Paul hitting Dakota Mortensen in front of her daughter, Indy, was leaked. This incident led to Paul's arrest and the cancellation of her 'Bachelorette' season. The charges against Paul were subsequently dropped, though ABC has not yet aired her season of the reality series.[323]
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Mutual Domestic Violence Allegations Reported to Police
The Draper City Police Department in Utah confirmed that both Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen made allegations regarding two separate domestic incidents that occurred in February. Each party claimed the other was the perpetrator of an attack, and both submitted photos of themselves with alleged blood and bruises to the police.[323]
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'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Production Paused
Production for 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' the reality series starring Taylor Frankie Paul, was paused due to an ongoing investigation into the domestic violence claims involving Paul and Dakota Mortensen.[323]
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First Public Court Appearance for Protective Orders and Custody
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen reportedly made their first public appearance together in court to discuss their temporary protective orders and the custody arrangements for their 2-year-old son, Ever. Mortensen was reportedly granted temporary custody of their son.[323]
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Paul's Mother's Day Post Allegedly Claps Back at Matthews
Around Mother's Day weekend, Taylor Frankie Paul allegedly posted a 'savage Mother’s Day post' on Instagram, claiming that 'friends' were 'kicking [her] while I’m already down.' Source 3 states this post was a clap back at an 'initial statement' made by co-star Mikayla Matthews.[325]
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Paul Shares Lengthy Instagram Statement on Relationship
Taylor Frankie Paul shared a lengthy statement on Instagram, accompanied by a mirror selfie, describing her current mental state and her 'twisted' relationship with Dakota Mortensen. She acknowledged her own fault, writing, 'We're both in the wrong,' and alleged she felt 'insane' due to 'gaslighting.' Paul also claimed she was 'scared to call for help' due to her past arrest and probation.[324]
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Matthews Posts Instagram Story Defending Her Stance
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Mikayla Matthews reportedly posted an Instagram Story where she admitted to having 'definitely got out of hand commenting' but continued to defend herself. She appeared to allude to not tolerating 'loud disrespect, manipulation or fear tactics' used to intimidate women who set boundaries.[325]
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Paul Details Alleged 'Psychological Torture' on Instagram
Taylor Frankie Paul detailed the alleged emotional strain she has endured amid her ongoing domestic violence scandal. Via her Instagram Stories, alongside a photo of her bruised arm, Paul wrote, 'The psychological torture damaged me way more than the physical,' adding, 'You eventually become a shell of a human.' She did not specifically name Dakota Mortensen as the perpetrator.[323]
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Matthews Posts Statement on Paul's 'Self-Destructive Patterns'
Mikayla Matthews posted a statement on Saturday regarding Taylor Frankie Paul’s 'several domestic violence incidents,' claiming she could not support her co-star’s 'self-destructive patterns.' Matthews alleged that Paul was 'knowingly staying in a harmful cycle despite the consequences to [herself] and the people around [her].'[325]
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Paul Does Not Face New Charges for February Incidents
Taylor Frankie Paul ultimately did not face new charges in relation to the February domestic violence allegations due to 'evidentiary issue[s]' in the investigation by the Draper City Police Department.[323]
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Matthews Escalates Feud with Paul on Instagram Reels
Over the weekend, Mikayla Matthews reportedly escalated her 'frustrating' feud with Taylor Frankie Paul by commenting on a fan post via Instagram Reels. She reportedly doubled down on her previous statements, reiterating that 'two things can be true' and that someone can be hurting while still hurting others.[325]
Frequently asked
Who is Taylor Frankie Paul?
Taylor Frankie Paul is a reality television personality known for her appearance on 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' She has been involved in public domestic violence allegations with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.
Who is Dakota Mortensen?
Dakota Mortensen is the ex-boyfriend of Taylor Frankie Paul. He shares a 2-year-old son, Ever, with Paul and has been involved in ongoing domestic violence allegations with her, including filing restraining orders and temporary custody arrangements.
What are the domestic abuse allegations about?
The allegations involve claims of domestic violence between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. Both parties have made allegations against each other to the police, submitted photos of injuries, and filed restraining orders. Paul has also detailed alleged 'psychological torture' and 'gaslighting' in the relationship.
What is the current status of the legal proceedings?
The legal proceedings between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen are ongoing. Both have filed restraining orders against each other, and Mortensen has been granted temporary custody of their son, Ever. Paul did not face new charges for the February 2026 domestic incidents due to 'evidentiary issues.'
What is Taylor Frankie Paul's relationship with Mikayla Matthews?
Taylor Frankie Paul and Mikayla Matthews are co-stars on 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' They are currently involved in a public feud, with Matthews making statements about Paul's 'self-destructive patterns' and Paul allegedly clapping back at Matthews' comments on social media.
Related drama
Sources
- pagesix.com, Taylor Frankie Paul candidly detailed the alleged emotional strain she has endured amid her ongoing domestic violence scandal with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. “The psychological torture damaged me , Jun 21, 2026.
- elitedaily.com, Trigger Warning: This piece contains discussion of domestic abuse allegations.Taylor Frankie Paul shared a lengthy statement on Instagram amid her ongoing legal proceedings with Dakota Mortensen. The , Jun 21, 2026.
- pagesix.com, Mikayla Matthews has escalated her “frustrating” feud with “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” co-star Taylor Frankie Paul. “Could probably write a book on everything I’ve had to say on this. Nothing I sai, Jun 21, 2026.
Cite this timeline
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