Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV personality known for The Bachelorette and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (SLOMW), has three children with two different partners. The latest headlines surrounding her focus on family come after ABC canceled her season of The Bachelorette following reports of a violent domestic incident.
Children and Parents
Paul shares two children with her ex-husband, Tate Paul: daughter Indy, born in 2017, and son Ocean, born in 2020. She has a third son, Ever, born in 2024, with on-again, off-again boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The timeline shows a quick transition from separation to a new relationship; Paul split from Tate in May 2022 and began dating Mortensen two months later.
Domestic Violence Allegations
In 2023, Paul faced legal charges after allegedly throwing chairs at Mortensen during an argument that injured her daughter, who was nearby. She pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, with other charges dropped. Despite this, Paul and Mortensen reconciled and continued their relationship until she began filming The Bachelorette in 2025.
Investigation and Filming Halt
In March 2024, SLOMW filming was suspended due to an open domestic assault investigation involving Paul and Mortensen. Paul addressed the situation in a public statement, defending her parenting and stating she has “always treated my kids very well.” The Utah Division of Child and Family Services is reportedly investigating, with Paul and Mortensen reportedly not speaking or sharing custody of their son Ever through third parties.
Social Media Presence and Co-Parenting
Paul frequently posts about her children on social media, acknowledging she’ll eventually explain her past scandals to them. She maintains a positive co-parenting relationship with Tate Paul, describing him as a “good man.” She has shared her daughter Indy’s excitement about her mom finding a partner on The Bachelorette.
This case highlights the challenges of public figures navigating personal legal issues and maintaining family stability. The intersection of reality TV, domestic violence allegations, and child custody disputes raises questions about accountability and the impact on children involved.
