Taylor Frankie Paul shocked as court slashes her parenting time to 8 hours

**Taylor Frankie Paul’s Custody Time Slashed to Eight Hours After Drug Test Failures**

Taylor Frankie Paul, the 32‑year‑old star of *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, has seen her weekly parenting time cut to just eight hours after she reportedly failed multiple court‑ordered drug tests over the past 60 days,.

The court’s order limits her to four hours each with her older children, Indy (8) and Ocean (6), whom she shares with former husband Tate Paul, and four hours with son Ever (2), who she shares with former boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

The substances she allegedly tested positive for are unknown, but at least one was reported not to be a commonly available prescription medication.

A source told *Page Six* that a strict gag order is in place, so any media leaks are seen as “continuation of the harassment and intimidation” Paul has endured throughout her custody battles. *Page Six* reached out to Paul’s representative for comment.

## Background & Context

In early July, a judge expanded Paul’s parenting time to one weekday and alternating weekends at a hearing on July 8. A few weeks later, *Page Six* reported that Paul declined two separate proposals from her exes that would have granted her 40 % of child custody.

A source relayed her dismissive reply: “So now I’m suddenly capable of parenting 40 % of the time? Couldn’t be more obvious what this is really about—and it isn’t the safety or well‑being of our children.”

The latest blow follows a March court ruling that temporarily removed Paul’s custody of son Ever after a video surfaced showing a 2023 domestic dispute between Paul and Mortensen, who began their on‑again, off‑again relationship in 2022. Mortensen received full custody of Ever and was granted a temporary order of protection against Paul.

In June, Tate filed a temporary restraining order against Paul and sought sole custody of their children.

All these disputes are proceeding in Salt Lake City courts, where Paul’s legal battles with both former partners have been ongoing for several years.

## What People Are Saying

When asked about the new custody reduction, Paul’s source echoed her earlier comments, suggesting the decision is politically driven rather than child‑centric. The same source also relayed that Paul has not commented publicly on the matter.

The custody saga has spilled into television production.

Co‑star Mikayla Matthews announced on Instagram that she was leaving the *SLOMW* series because “the only reason I’m leaving the show is because I was told a certain person was coming back.” She added that filming would not occur if “that certain someone came back” because it is “unethical and kids are involved.”

A separate insider told *People* that Paul, who has yet to confirm her return to the Hulu series, is “focused on continuing to move forward.” The same source said, “Coming back will allow her to do that, she can’t control the choices other people make.”

## What Happens Next

Production of *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* Season 5 was halted, and Paul’s planned season of *The Bachelorette* was canceled in March due to the personal drama. Despite these setbacks, Paul is reportedly set to return for Season 6 of *SLOMW*. No official statement from Paul has been released confirming her participation.

The court’s latest order reduces her weekly parenting time to eight hours, but the legal proceedings continue in Salt Lake City. At this time, no further developments have been announced, and Paul’s representatives have not issued a response to media inquiries.

The story remains fluid as the court work progresses and the reality‑TV production teams weigh their options.