Taylor Frankie Paul checks into rehab amid custody drama
Taylor Frankie Paul checks herself into rehab on her doctor's recommendation amid escalating co-parenting battles with exes Dakota Mortensen and Tate Paul, Page Six reports. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star entered the facility voluntarily, has already departed, and is "committed to getting better," according to sources. The Hulu personality's decision arrives as protective orders, police complaints, and new custody filings keep her family disputes in the spotlight.
Sources say those closest to the 32-year-old mother of three want her focused on recovery and her children. TMZ first reported the rehab news on Tuesday, claiming the stay lasted roughly one week.
Key Takeaways
- Taylor Frankie Paul checked into rehab upon her doctor's recommendation and has since departed, per People reporting cited by Page Six.
- Her one-week stay reportedly overlapped with tension involving ex Dakota Mortensen and their mutual protective orders.
- Paul shares three children with two exes: Indy, 8, and Ocean, 6, with Tate Paul, and Ever, 2, with Mortensen.
- Tate Paul filed a restraining order against Taylor on Tuesday and requested sole custody of Indy and Ocean.
- Utah police are reviewing whether Paul's attempt to schedule visitation with Ever violated court orders.
Why did Taylor Frankie Paul check into rehab?
According to Page Six, Paul entered a treatment facility voluntarily after her doctor recommended she seek help. People reported Tuesday that the reality star has already completed her stay, though the exact timeline was not confirmed.
"She's committed to getting better," a source told the outlet. "The people around Taylor want her to get help [and] see her get better." The decision arrives during one of the most turbulent stretches of Paul's public life.
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How does rehab tie into her co-parenting drama?
Paul's facility stay has reportedly intensified an already volatile custody landscape. She welcomed son Ever, 2, with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, 33, and shares daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 6, with ex-husband Tate Paul.
A source close to Mortensen told Page Six that Paul's rehab period may have violated the pair's dual protective orders, which were issued in April. Paul allegedly had a third party contact Mortensen's side to arrange visitation with Ever, attempting to make up for a visit she missed while in treatment.
The Bluffdale Police Department in Utah confirmed to Us Weekly on Monday that Mortensen called authorities to discuss a potential violation. Police subsequently spoke with Paul, and officials will determine whether she breached the order.
What has Taylor Frankie Paul said publicly?
Paul addressed the mounting tension in a since-deleted TikTok post, writing, "Cops called on me again THIS WEEK … What are the odds? And it's not people … it's ONE person, the same person. It's obsessive."
A Page Six source said Paul and Mortensen "have not seen or spoken to each other since the protective orders were issued" in April. Meanwhile, Tuesday brought fresh legal pressure from Tate Paul, who filed a restraining order against Taylor and requested sole custody of Indy and Ocean.
What's next for Taylor Frankie Paul?
With rehab behind her, Paul faces overlapping court matters involving both exes and all three children. Authorities have yet to rule on whether her visitation outreach crossed a legal line, and Tate Paul's custody request adds another layer to an already complex family dispute.
For the full timeline and official reporting, read the original Page Six breakdown. Supporters close to Paul maintain the priority is protecting the kids while she continues working on herself.