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Taylor Frankie Paul’s Ex-Husband Makes Stunning Request
Taylor Frankie Paul has been dealt another blow in her ongoing legal case with her ex-husband, Tate Paul. According to new reports, Tate has rushed to court to make a stunning request regarding Taylor’s recent drug tests. The news of Taylor and Tate’s court battle is just part of the drama that’s surrounded the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star all of 2026. Several reports from The Blast reveal that the mother of three had been involved in some sort of alleged domestic violence incident with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, leading to even more chaos.
Tate recently filed a motion with a Utah court to unseal drug test results involving his ex-wife, Taylor, according to TMZ. Tate shares two kids with Taylor, Indy and Ocean, and recently asked the court for a restraining order against Taylor over alleged misbehavior.
In the filings, Tate said he believed he should have sole legal and physical custody of their two children. As part of their ongoing custody battle, Taylor was ordered to submit to drug tests. If the results came back clean, she’d be able to have unsupervised visits with her kids. If Taylor failed the drug tests, the visits would become supervised.
Tate Paul’s Restraining Order Against Taylor Frankie Paul Was Denied
Despite filing a restraining order, a judge denied Tate’s request in early July 2026, stating that his allegations about Taylor were unsupported and inadmissible.
“As Tate himself recognizes, many of his supporting allegations are based upon inadmissible hearsay, without any corroborating evidence,” the judge wrote, according to E! News. “Many of the concerns, like the children not doing well in school and expressing sadness will require ongoing attention not remedied with an emergency order changing custody.”
Tate’s initial motion came to light while Taylor was staying in a rehabilitation center after being advised by her “mental health team.” A representative for the reality star said that Taylor is “committed to working on herself” and was focusing primarily on her “family and being a good mom.”
Taylor Frankie Paul Has A Protective Order Against Her Ex-Boyfriend
A previous report from The Blast revealed that Taylor has her own protective order against her ex-boyfriend, Mortensen, as he does against her.
The order was put into place back in April 2026 after a judge said that both of the Hulu stars, who share their son Ever, have displayed “violence” toward each other.
“I’m hoping you’re not just people who thrive on the drama and conflict. You guys have to figure out a lot here. You have to figure out how to function as co-parents,” the judge said.
Before their protective orders were put into place, a video of Taylor physically assaulting Mortensen was shared online. In the clip, Taylor not only struck and punched Mortensen, but she also launched two metal chairs at him, one of which hit her young daughter.
Mortensen released a statement shortly after, saying he was “closing an unhealthy chapter” in his life and moving forward.
ABC Canceled Taylor’s Season Of ‘The Bachelorette’
Following the release of the video, Taylor received serious consequences, as ABC canceled her season of “The Bachelorette,” which was scheduled to air in March 2026.
“In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of ‘The Bachelorette’ at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” the statement read, per The Blast.
Major Advertisers Back Out Of Their Working Relationships With Taylor And ‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’
And it wasn’t just ABC putting their working relationship with Taylor on the back burner. Another report from The Blast states that Cinnabon backed out of their deal with Taylor, “The Bachelorette,” and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
“Cinnabon has made the decision to terminate its collaboration with ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’” a spokesperson from the company said. “Recent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member led us to reassess this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values.”
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