Taylor Frankie Paul went from sharing mom life on TikTok to starring in a Hulu reality series—and then to a Utah courtroom over protective orders and custody. Her journey from Mormon MomTok influencer to legal defendant is as complicated as it is public.
Age: 30 (born May 23, 1994) ·
Children: 2 ·
Ex-husband: Tate Paul ·
Boyfriend (current): Dakota Mortensen (status debated) ·
TikTok followers: 6.2 million ·
Known for: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Quick snapshot
- Whether she still actively practices the LDS faith (Wikipedia)
- Current status of her relationship with Dakota Mortensen (court order may effectively end it; Los Angeles Times)
- Exact definition and prevalence of ‘durfing’ in Mormon culture (Wikipedia)
- April 2026: Mutual protective orders issued, 100‑foot stay‑away requirement (Los Angeles Times)
- May 2026: Custody supervision lifted for Paul; next hearing July 8 (Court TV)
- Follow‑up hearing on July 8, 2026 (Court TV)
- Mental health and domestic violence assessments due June 2026 (Los Angeles Times)
The key facts table below covers her basic bio.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Taylor Frankie Paul |
| Born | May 23, 1994 (age 30) |
| Birthplace | Utah, USA |
| Occupation | Reality TV personality, social media influencer |
| Known for | The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (2024) |
| Children | 2 (with Tate Paul) |
| Current partner | Dakota Mortensen (as of 2026) |
| TikTok followers | 6.2 million |
Are Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen still together?
As of early 2026, Paul and Mortensen were in a relationship and shared a son. But their personal life became a legal matter when both filed competing protective orders. In April 2026, a Utah judge granted mutual orders requiring the couple to stay at least 100 feet apart and set the stage for a custody battle over their son (Los Angeles Times). The protective orders were described as lasting three years.
They can’t legally be together physically for three years, yet they share a child. The court will decide parent time next.
The implication: The court has effectively put their romantic relationship on hold for three years, forcing all contact through legal channels.
Who are Dakota Mortensen and Tate Paul?
Dakota Mortensen is Paul’s current partner and the father of her younger child. Tate Paul is her ex-husband and father of her two older children. Paul married Tate in 2019 and they divorced in 2023 (Wikipedia).
What happened with Taylor and Tate Paul?
Paul and Tate Paul ended their marriage in 2023 amid the MomTok swinging scandal. The divorce was finalized later that year. In May 2026, Paul appeared in court regarding a separate matter involving Tate Paul: she was ordered to stay away from him for three years (Los Angeles Times). That order appears to be connected to the same April 2026 protective‑order hearing.
The pattern: Paul now has court‑imposed distance from both her ex‑husband and her current partner. Her ability to maintain relationships is severely circumscribed by legal rulings.
Is Taylor Frankie Paul still LDS?
Paul was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was an active member during her marriage. After the swinging scandal and public fallout, her current affiliation remains uncertain. She has not publicly stated that she has left the church, but her lifestyle and public persona now diverge sharply from traditional LDS norms (Wikipedia).
What is durfing in Mormon?
Durfing is a term that gained traction on TikTok as a variation of “soaking”—a practice where a couple engages in
Noah Foster is Senior Reporter at Australian Insight, covering breaking stories and explainers.