Utah Court Issues Mutual Protective Orders for Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen

A Utah court has mandated that Taylor Frankie Paul, known from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and her former partner Dakota Mortensen maintain a distance of at least 100 feet from each other for the next three years. This decision comes as the court continues to evaluate custody arrangements for their 2-year-old son.

Third District Court Commissioner Russell Minas emphasized the necessity of mutual protective orders, expressing concern that without them, further issues might arise. He stated, "I do think it's important that there be mutual orders... I am just concerned that if I don't order both of them to stay away from each other, there's going to be some additional problems."

The court has scheduled a review hearing for June, following the completion of mental health and domestic violence assessments for both parties. These evaluations are part of a safety plan initiated by child protective services.

Paul and Mortensen have been under investigation by local police departments concerning multiple allegations of domestic violence. A 2023 video surfaced showing Paul throwing bar stools at Mortensen in the presence of her daughter, leading to her arrest. She pleaded guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault, with her probation set to conclude in August.

The ongoing legal proceedings have impacted their professional lives. Filming of "Mormon Wives" Season 5 was paused but has reportedly resumed without Paul and Mortensen's involvement, though Paul has the option to return. The status of the unaired season of "The Bachelorette," which featured Paul, remains uncertain.