Meet Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex-BF, Dakota Mortensen, Dated After Divorce, Accused Of Domestic Assault

Taylor Frankie Paul is currently leading the headlines for several reasons. Firstly, the release of her much-awaited dating reality show, The Bachelorette Season 22, is just a week away. And the second reason is a controversy surrounding her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, which led to a temporary halt in filming for Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (SLOMW). The controversy includes Taylor and Dakota being involved in a domestic violence row as of March 17, 2026. The Draper City Police Department in Utah has confirmed an active domestic assault investigation against them.

Reports suggest that Taylor and Dakota got involved in a physical altercation at his home during a dispute over his past romance. As a result, both of them have been ordered by the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to undergo psychological evaluations. Taylor's assault row has significantly impacted her personal as well as professional life. Sources report that some of her SLOMW co-stars are refusing to work with her following the domestic assault allegations. Amid that, here's a look at her relationship timeline with Dakota Mortensen.

Who is Dakota Mortensen, Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-boyfriend?

Dakota Mortensen is a reality TV star and businessman, who appears on Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. He was born on January 27, 1993 and is currently 33 years old as of March 2026. He is best known as the former partner of reality TV star, Taylor Frankie Paul. Dakota's participation in the DadTok community boosted his popularity. For the unversed, DadTok refers to a spinoff influencer group of husbands featured in SLOMW. Formed as a male counterpart to the show's central MomTok group, the members create content together, often recreating their wives' viral trends.

Before joining the cast of SLOMW, Dakota appeared on NBC's 2015 survival show, The Island. Besides his work in the entertainment industry, he is also involved in some business ventures. Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-boyfriend reportedly worked as a real estate agent. He is the owner of Basin Tiling, a tiling company operating in Utah and his home state of Idaho. According to The Tab, Taylor's net worth is estimated at USD 40,000 to USD 70,000. This income is primarily derived from his professional ventures and social media presence.

Dakota Mortensen struggled with addiction, had s**cidal thoughts

Dakota has been open about his long-standing battle with d**g addiction, which began in his teens and spanned over a decade. His struggle began in high school after a sports injury led him to take unprescribed pain pills for knee pain. The addiction quickly progressed from pain pills to Oxycodone, and eventually to h**oin because it was a cheaper alternative with a similar effect. Dakota admitted to using fentanyl even on his wedding day to his high school sweetheart, a secret he kept throughout their 18-month marriage.

At his lowest points, Dakota Mortensen reportedly bought fentanyl patches from cancer patients and funded his habit through criminal activities like shoplifting and breaking into cars. During his journey to sobriety, he had moments of s**cidal thoughts amid multiple failed attempts at rehab. His recovery gained traction after he sought a fresh start, while using all his willpower to go through the withdrawal syndrome while being locked in a hotel room in St. George, Utah. As of early 2026, Dakota has been sober for over three years.

Dakota Mortensen found love in Taylor Frankie Paul after a failed marriage and addiction struggle

Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul's relationship has been a central storyline on the SLOMW. Their connection began in 2022, after he was approximately six months sober. They went public with their relationship in July 2022, shortly after her divorce from husband, Tate Paul, following a "soft swinging" scandal. Taylor and Dakota's relationship was marked by extreme highs and lows, including a 2023 incident where Taylor was arrested for aggravated assault after throwing a chair during a domestic dispute with Dakota. They were in an on-and-off relationship throughout their time together.

Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul's parenthood and breakup

Amid Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul's tumultuous relationship, they embraced parenthood. They welcomed their son, Ever True Mortensen, on March 19, 2024. The couple's journey to parenthood was marked by significant personal and public turmoil, including cheating rumours. They tried to make their relationship work on SLOMW for their child; however, things were far from mending. The former couple separated following allegations of Dakota's infidelity. Taylor has cited a total of four women with whom Dakota had affairs throughout their three-year on-and-off relationship.

Dakota himself admitted on The Viall Files that he had told at least four major lies, though he claimed only two occurred while he and Taylor were in an active relationship. As the two could no longer trust each other, they broke up in December 2024. Nevertheless, they continue to co-parent their son, Ever, though their relationship remains volatile, with recent reports of a violent physical altercation between them.

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