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Taylor Frankie Paul Parenting Time Cut After Allegedly Failing Multiple Drug Tests

The reality TV influencer reportedly had her custody access restricted following court-mandated screenings.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Taylor Frankie Paul is facing new challenges in family court. The social media star and reality TV personality has reportedly had her parenting schedule restricted after failing a series of court-ordered drug tests, according to new reports. reports said that sources close to the situation say the influencer was required to submit to regular drug panels as part of ongoing legal proceedings. After multiple screenings allegedly returned positive results, officials stepped in to cut down the amount of time she spends with her children.

Why was Taylor Frankie Paul parenting time cut?

The custody adjustments stem from legal disputes involving both her former husband, Tate Paul, and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Court-mandated drug screenings are frequently utilized in family law cases to evaluate home environment stability and parental fitness. According to reports, the decision to limit her custody time came as a direct response to the test outcomes. The court-ordered protocol required clean panels to preserve her previous parenting privileges, leaving judges to adjust access once the failed results were documented.

Taylor Frankie Paul posing for a portrait
Taylor Frankie Paul posing for a portrait

Who is involved in Taylor Frankie Paul custody battle?

The ongoing legal battle involves two separate father figures from Paul's past relationships. She shares children with her ex-husband Tate Paul, with whom she split during a widely publicized soft-swinging scandal that initially propelled her into viral fame. She also shares a child with her former boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, a relationship heavily featured during her time on reality television. Neither Tate Paul nor Dakota Mortensen have released public statements regarding the latest developments in court. Representatives for Taylor Frankie Paul have also kept quiet following the report, leaving followers to monitor updates through public reporting. Paul first captivated millions of viewers as a leading figure in Utah's "MomTok" scene, later starring in Hulu's *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*. Her candid sharing of her personal struggles, legal troubles, and relationship ups and downs has made her one of the most talked-about reality figures of recent years. For now, her legal team will have to navigate strict court requirements if she hopes to reinstate her original visitation schedule.

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Taylor Frankie Paul posing at a reality television event
Taylor Frankie Paul posing at a reality television press event
Taylor Frankie Paul posing for a portrait
Taylor Frankie Paul posing at a promotional event
Split image of Taylor Frankie Paul, Doug Mason and Dakota Mortensen

The backstory

Verified moments, in order.

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Relationship Timeline: Marriage, Divorce and Dakota Mortensen

A marriage to Tate Paul, a public breakup and a relationship with Dakota Mortensen shape Paul’s documented romantic history.

  1. Taylor and Tate marry

    Taylor Frankie Paul — Taylor and Tate marry

    Paul marries Tate Paul. They later welcome daughter Indy and son Ocean before their marriage ends.

  2. 2022-05Flashpoint

    A divorce announcement exposes the private arrangement

    Paul announces that she and Tate are divorcing. She publicly describes a soft-swinging arrangement within their circle of friends and says she crossed its agreed boundaries. Those details are her account of the marriage’s breakdown.

  3. Dakota enters the picture

    Following her split from Tate, Paul begins a relationship with Dakota Mortensen and introduces him publicly as her boyfriend.

  4. 2023-02-17Flashpoint

    A domestic incident leads to an arrest

    Taylor Frankie Paul — A domestic incident leads to an arrest

    Police arrest Paul in Herriman, Utah, following a domestic incident involving Mortensen. The incident brings their relationship into a criminal investigation.

  5. 2023-09

    The couple announce a pregnancy

    Paul and Mortensen announce that they are expecting their first child together. The pregnancy makes Paul a mother-to-be for the third time.

  6. 2024-03-19

    Ever joins the family

    Paul gives birth to Ever True, her son with Mortensen. He is their first child together and joins Paul’s two children from her marriage to Tate.

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Why did Taylor Frankie Paul lose custody time?
Reports indicate Taylor Frankie Paul had her parenting time reduced after failing multiple court-mandated drug tests during custody proceedings.
Who does Taylor Frankie Paul have children with?
Taylor Frankie Paul shares children with her ex-husband, Tate Paul, and her former boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.