Taylor Frankie Paul is set to return for the fifth season of the Hulu series “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” but her participation will be limited to filming the opening credits. Paul will not be appearing throughout the rest of the season, Page Six confirmed.
TMZ was the first to report the news. While Paul will not be filming with the full cast, a source indicated in April that she might appear “at some point” during the season. The reality star is reportedly focusing on her family during this time, and an insider told TMZ that the cast and crew are supportive of her potential future return.
Paul’s involvement in the upcoming season was uncertain after she voluntarily checked herself into a rehabilitation facility earlier this month. This decision came amid ongoing custody disputes with her ex-partners Dakota Mortensen and her former husband Tate Paul. Paul has three children: Indy, 8, and Ocean, 6, with Tate, and Ever, 2, with Mortensen.
Last month, Tate filed documents requesting a temporary restraining order against Taylor and seeking sole custody of their two children. A source close to Paul described the filing as a direct result of Mortensen spreading untrue information about her, suggesting Mortensen would use their children to harm her. Tate’s request for a restraining order was later denied.
Paul has been involved in a contentious custody battle with Mortensen for several months, particularly after a video surfaced of a 2023 domestic dispute between the two. In March, Mortensen was granted temporary sole custody of their son Ever, with Paul receiving supervised visitation due to concerns about her behavior.
During this period, Paul was the subject of three separate domestic violence investigations, though prosecutors ultimately declined to press charges in each instance. Both Paul and Mortensen filed for protective orders against each other, which were mutually granted in April.
In a recent custody hearing, Commissioner Russell Minas admonished Mortensen for allowing their 2-year-old son to ride on a motorcycle with him, advising against any vehicle with fewer than four wheels. Mortensen’s legal team confirmed he would comply with this directive moving forward. Paul also had her visitation privileges expanded during the same hearing.
If you or someone you know is affected by issues related to domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or by texting START to 88788.