Taylor Frankie Paul Enters Rehab While Facing Ongoing Legal Dispute with Ex-Partner

Taylor Frankie Paul, known from the "MomTok" series and the reality show "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation center for mental-health treatment. The move comes as she continues to address a domestic-violence case stemming from a February 2023 incident in Utah, during which she was accused of throwing objects at then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen while a child was present. Paul pleaded guilty to a third-degree felony aggravated assault charge in August 2023; four additional charges were dismissed. Under a plea agreement, the felony charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor if she complies with required substance-abuse and domestic-violence evaluations and avoids further legal violations.

Police reports indicate Mortensen reported an argument and attempted to leave the residence before Paul allegedly began striking him. A video released by a media outlet shows Mortensen recording the confrontation, during which both parties can be heard shouting and a child is reported to have been struck by a stool.

In a recent interview, Paul said the 2023 incident marked a low point for her and expressed regret over her actions. She also disclosed personal health challenges, including an ectopic and a chemical pregnancy, which she said contributed to her emotional state at the time.

The couple’s relationship has remained contentious. Mortensen publicly admitted to an affair with a mutual friend, and the two have exchanged statements describing their interactions as "toxic" while still expressing lingering feelings for each other. Their ongoing dispute prompted a domestic-assault investigation by Draper City Police in February 2026, which remains open.

Paul’s representatives stated that she is seeking professional help to protect her son and to address the broader pattern of abuse she alleges she has endured. They added that she is exploring legal options and plans to share her story publicly.