Taylor Frankie Paul will not face charges in a domestic violence case involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office decided not to file charges after reviewing evidence from the Draper and West Jordan Police Departments.

Alleged Dispute Halted Production

In March 2026, it was reported that Taylor and Dakota had an alleged dispute that delayed the production of season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." Police confirmed there was a domestic assault investigation with allegations from both parties.

Past Legal Issues

Previously, Taylor was arrested three years ago for a separate altercation with Dakota and pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Other charges were dismissed during that time.

Relationship History

After their latest dispute, Dakota commented to the Daily Mail that Taylor would never intentionally hurt anyone and described her as a good mom going through significant challenges. Their relationship has seen ups and downs, including welcoming a son in March 2024.

Taylor later reflected on her arrest, stating it was the worst night of her life but also indicated it helped her reassess her situation. Despite attempts to reconcile, she and Dakota eventually ended their relationship in 2025.

Currently, Taylor has moved on to participate as the lead on season 22 of "The Bachelorette." She expressed a desire to leave behind toxicity and explore new opportunities.

Taylor acknowledged the complexity of their relationship and emphasized that both parties contributed to issues but viewed her participation in "The Bachelorette" as a step toward moving forward from Dakota. Despite challenges, she remains determined to embrace new possibilities.