{"id":12013,"date":"2026-05-01T22:15:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T22:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/taylor-frankie-paul-and-dakota-mortensens-custody-battle-whats-next-for-slomw\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T22:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T22:15:41","slug":"taylor-frankie-paul-and-dakota-mortensens-custody-battle-whats-next-for-slomw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/influencerswiki.org\/blog\/taylor-frankie-paul-and-dakota-mortensens-custody-battle-whats-next-for-slomw\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen&#8217;s Custody Battle: What&#8217;s Next for &#8216;SLOMW&#8217;?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The recent court hearing between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen has left fans of \u2018The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives\u2019 wondering if Dakota will return to the show. The answer seems unlikely, at least for now.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"background-on-the-custody-battle\">Background on the Custody Battle<\/h2>\n<p>The drama between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen has been ongoing, with both parties filing protective orders following domestic violence allegations from both sides. The couple, who have a young son named Ever, appeared in Utah court to battle for full custody of their child.<\/p>\n<p>During the hearing, the judge extended both protective orders for three years, but ultimately, no custody decision was made by the court. Instead, the two parties were told to continue working toward mediation. They will reconvene on June 1 and receive a recommendation in writing from the judge on parent time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-impact-on-slomw\">The Impact on \u2018SLOMW\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>As one of the stars of the popular Hulu series, Taylor Frankie Paul\u2019s presence on the show is crucial. With production looming on the horizon, it\u2019s unclear if Dakota will be able to return to the show. A source with knowledge tells TMZ that the door is open for TFP to come back, but she\u2019s yet to commit.<\/p>\n<p>Cameras are not even up yet, as production was paused over the couple\u2019s drama. However, the recent court hearing has made it highly unlikely that Dakota will be appearing on future episodes of \u2018SLOMW.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whats-next-for-the-couple\">What\u2019s Next for the Couple?<\/h2>\n<p>The custody battle between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen is far from over. With the next court date set for June 1, fans can expect more drama and updates on the situation. In the meantime, the two parties will continue to work toward mediation and receive a recommendation from the judge on parent time.<\/p>\n<p>As for Dakota\u2019s return to \u2018SLOMW,\u2019 it seems unlikely, at least for now. However, the door is open for her to come back, and fans will have to wait and see what happens next.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the current status of the custody battle between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen?<\/li>\n<li>Will Dakota return to \u2018The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives\u2019?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2019s next for the couple in terms of their custody battle?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The answers to these questions will have to wait until the next court date on June 1. In the meantime, fans can expect more updates and drama from the couple\u2019s ongoing custody battle.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the future of \u2018SLOMW\u2019 and the lives of its stars are uncertain. Only time will tell what\u2019s next for Taylor Frankie Paul, Dakota Mortensen, and their young son, Ever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The recent court hearing between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen has left fans of &#8216;The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives&#8217; wondering if Dakota will return to the show. The answer seems unlikely, at least for now. 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