Taylor Frankie Paul has taken a major step away from the spotlight after voluntarily checking into a rehab facility as personal and legal challenges continue to unfold.
The reality star’s decision comes after months of public scrutiny surrounding her relationship with Dakota Mortensen, a domestic assault investigation, and changes to her custody arrangement.
While those closest to Paul say she is focused on getting better, her latest move marks another chapter in a difficult year for the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star.
Taylor Frankie Paul Voluntarily Checks Into Rehab Following Doctor’s Recommendation
Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily entered a rehab facility after her doctor recommended she seek treatment, according to sources.
PEOPLE reported that the 32-year-old’s stay was entirely voluntary and that she has since left the facility.
A source told the outlet that Paul is “committed to getting better,” while another insider emphasized that those closest to her fully support the decision.
“The people around Taylor want her to get help,” the insider said, adding that everyone involved simply wants “to see her get better.”
The source also explained that protecting Paul’s children has become the top priority, saying, “Everyone is just trying to protect the kids.”
Recall that the influencer shares a two-year-old son, Ever, with former partner Dakota Mortensen, as well as a daughter, Indy, and a son, Ocean, with ex-husband Tate Paul.
Paul’s Rehab Stay Follows Domestic Assault Investigation
Taylor Frankie Paul’s decision to seek treatment follows months of legal developments involving Mortensen.
The former couple became the focus of an open domestic assault investigation tied to incidents that allegedly occurred on February 24 and 25.
The Draper Police Department confirmed the investigation to PEOPLE in March. Around the same time, footage from a 2023 incident was released, showing Paul yelling and throwing chairs at Mortensen while a child was nearby.
The reality star had previously been arrested on allegations of domestic violence in 2023. She later entered a guilty plea in abeyance to aggravated assault, meaning the charge would ultimately be dismissed if she complied with the conditions of her plea agreement.
The remaining charges connected to the case had already been dismissed. As the assault investigation continued, both Paul and Mortensen sought court protection.
Mortensen first requested a protective order in March before Paul filed one of her own in early April. Although prosecutors later announced they would not move forward with criminal charges against Paul, a judge ultimately approved mutual protective orders lasting three years.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Custody Arrangement Changed As Legal Case Played Out
The legal proceedings also reshaped parenting arrangements involving Ever. When the protective orders were first granted, Mortensen retained custody while Paul was limited to supervised visitation for up to eight hours each week.
Supervision was required to be provided either by an approved individual or by someone selected through the guardian ad litem process.
That arrangement did not remain in place for long. Just over a month later, the court eased those restrictions, ending the requirement that Paul’s parenting time be supervised.
The revised order allows the reality TV star to spend one midweek day with Ever, without overnight visits, in addition to alternating weekends.
Holiday custody, however, remains with Mortensen, who was designated Ever’s custodial parent for those occasions.
Paul’s Reality TV Future Changed Amid Personal Struggles
The legal turmoil extended well beyond the courtroom. As news of the investigation surfaced, The Blast reported that production on season five of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” was paused.
When filming eventually resumed, Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen were no longer part of production. Even so, one source suggested Paul’s story with the series may not be finished.
The insider told PEOPLE she “has the option to return,” adding that a future appearance remains possible.
According to the same source, Paul received encouragement from both producers and cast members while focusing on rebuilding her personal life.
“She’s receiving strong support from the cast and producers but is focusing on her kids and mental health issues and recovery from an abusive relationship,” the source said.
The insider also claimed Paul “is doing great, and realizing how abusive her relationship actually was.”
Taylor Frankie Paul Also Lost ‘The Bachelorette’ Opportunity
At the same time “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” paused production, another major opportunity slipped away for Taylor Frankie Paul.
ABC canceled her season of “The Bachelorette” just three days before its scheduled premiere after the 2023 video showing Paul attacking Mortensen was made public.
Following the video’s release, a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson announced the network’s decision.
“In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” the spokesperson said per The Blast.