Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Ex in Court Showdown

Court documents obtained on April 7 reveal that Paul is seeking the order, accusing Mortensen of a ‘pattern of abusive conduct and coercive control’ throughout their relationship.

The filing details four separate incidents where Paul claims to have been subjected to domestic abuse, including allegations of ‘assault, harassment, and stalking.’

One of the incidents, described in the filing, took place in the early hours of February 23, 2026.

Paul claims Mortensen arrived at her home while their three children, including their son Ever, were asleep.

After insisting on speaking with her, they stepped outside, but Paul alleges that Mortensen then drove off with her in his car against her will, despite her objections.

According to the filing, ‘The parties argued and Dakota assaulted Taylor by slamming her head against the dashboard of his truck and striking her knee and elbow.’

Paul described the pain as ‘immediate and intense.’

Photos submitted by Paul show the bruises that appeared shortly after the alleged assault.

Furthermore, Paul claims that Mortensen ‘requested sex’ after the February altercation.

The first incident mentioned in the filing occurred on May 27, 2025, when the couple reportedly had a verbal argument in Paul’s home.

Paul claims that after she asked Mortensen to leave, he refused, and during the ensuing argument, she lost her footing, leading to Mortensen allegedly kicking her. Photos of her injuries, including bruises, were included in the filing.

Additionally, Paul accused Mortensen of stalking her during a February 14, 2026, incident, when he allegedly sent her a photo of her initials tattooed on the inside of his lip.

The filing includes images of the tattoo, and in a sworn statement, Paul said, ‘My initials are now permanently tattooed on the body of a man who has been abusive toward and possessive of me.’

Just days later, on February 22, 2026, Paul claims Mortensen arrived at her home early in the morning after their son Ever had trouble sleeping at his house.

The filing claims Mortensen confronted Paul over her decision to end their relationship, and despite her repeated requests for him to leave, he allegedly refused to comply and stayed in her home.

Other evidence includes ‘possessive texts’ from Mortensen.  

The hearing came after a new investigation was opened in February of this year following fresh allegations of Paul attacking Mortensen.

Then, in March, a third police investigation was launched when Mortensen reported a separate alleged incident from 2024.

The court hearing also comes on the heels of reports that Paul will still receive her full fee for The Bachelorette, despite the series being abruptly pulled.

The reality star had already completed filming and participated in much of the promotional rollout before the project was shelved.

Insiders told TMZ that her contract guarantees payment for services rendered, meaning she is entitled to the full sum after fulfilling her obligations.

While the exact amount remains unclear, sources suggest her earnings fall within the low-to-mid six-figure range, in line with past leads on the franchise.

The payout is expected to be covered by Warner Bros. Discovery, the studio behind the production.

In the wake of the investigation involving Paul and Mortensen, filming for Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has been paused.

The ongoing investigation has also impacted The Bachelorette's brand partnerships.

On March 17, Cinnabon announced it was ending its collaboration with both Paul and the ABC show, despite having previously promoted new products tied to the series.

'Cinnabon has made the decision to terminate its collaboration with The Bachelorette and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' the company said in a statement.

'Recent developments and allegations surrounding the lead cast member led us to reassess this collaboration as it no longer aligns with our brand values.'