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Celebrities · 27.07.2026 15:21

Taylor Frankie Paul's Mom Slams Ex in Custody Battle

Taylor Frankie Paul's Mom Slams Ex in Custody Battle
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Taylor Frankie Paul is at the center of a heated custody battle after her ex-husband Tate Paul filed for a restraining order and sole custody of their children. The court documents are sealed, so the specifics of his allegations remain unknown, but Taylor's mother, Liann May, has publicly defended her daughter.

Liann took to social media to criticize Tate, insisting he knows Taylor is a great mother and that keeping the kids away from her only harms them. "My grandchildren LOVE their mommy more than anyone or anything in this world," she wrote, expressing her frustration over the legal move.

Sources close to Taylor claim that Dakota Mortensen, Taylor's ex-boyfriend, spread lies about her, which allegedly convinced Tate to seek custody. Dakota himself recently called the police over concerns about a protective order related to drop-offs and custody of his child with Taylor.

The police visited Taylor's home over the weekend, and the district attorney's office is now involved. This adds another layer to an already complex legal battle, which includes previous incidents of domestic violence between Taylor and Dakota.

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Taylor, known for her role in the reality show "Mormon Wives," faces a long road ahead as the courts decide on custody arrangements. Legal experts suggest that public disputes like this rarely benefit the children involved and recommend mediation, but both sides appear entrenched.

For now, Taylor can rely on her mother's unwavering support, but the outcome of the custody battle remains uncertain. The case highlights the challenges of co-parenting amid high-conflict relationships and public scrutiny.

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