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Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Custody Hearing, Ex-Boyfriend Cited for Child Safety

Taylor Frankie Paul recently had a custody hearing concerning her son Ever. Following the hearing, her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen was reportedly cited for allowing their 2-year-old son to ride on a motorcycle with him. Paul has also been vocal about perceived slights from former "MomTok" friends.

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Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Custody Hearing, Ex-Boyfriend Cited for Child Safety

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What Happened

A custody hearing involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen has taken place. Following this hearing, Mortensen was cited for allowing their 2-year-old son, Ever, to ride on a motorcycle with him. This incident raises child safety concerns regarding the arrangement.

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In parallel, Taylor Frankie Paul has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with former associates from the "MomTok" community. She has made statements criticizing them hours after her custody proceedings concluded. It has also been noted that a project referred to as "Mormon Wives" is filming without her participation.

Further details emerge from resurfaced video content showing an argument between Paul and Mortensen, during which Paul appeared to be crying. Additionally, text messages attributed to Paul, sent to Mortensen, reportedly described her as a "full-blown MILF."

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Taylor Frankie Paul had a custody hearing with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

  2. 2

    Dakota Mortensen was cited for allowing their 2-year-old son, Ever, to ride on a motorcycle.

  3. 3

    Taylor Frankie Paul has spoken out against former "MomTok" friends.

  4. 4

    A project called "Mormon Wives" is filming without Taylor Frankie Paul.

  5. 5

    Resurfaced video shows an argument between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.

  6. 6

    Texts allegedly from Taylor Frankie Paul to Dakota Mortensen referred to her as a "MILF".

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

tmzTMZ
Reports on Taylor Frankie Paul's alleged text messages to her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, in which she referred to herself as a "MILF".
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tmzTMZ
Covers Taylor Frankie Paul's emotional state during an argument with her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, as shown in resurfaced video footage.
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tmzTMZ
Mentions Jessi Draper responding to backlash regarding a "MomTok" post and confirming filming with costars, potentially related to the "MomTok" community dynamics.
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people-magazinePeople
Highlights Taylor Frankie Paul's public criticism of former "MomTok" friends following her custody hearing and her exclusion from the "Mormon Wives" filming.
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entertainment-weeklyEntertainment Weekly
Focuses on the custody hearing and the citation issued to the ex-boyfriend for child safety concerns regarding their son.
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Full Coverage

11 articles · chronological
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Back in Court, Watch Live
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Dakota Claims She Thinks Son's Cries Are 'Annoying'
PeoplePeople
Judge Scolds Dakota Mortensen for Driving Son, 2, on Motorcycle During Custody Exchange with Taylor Frankie Paul - People.com
Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
Court tells Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex Dakota Mortensen to stop riding motorcycle with 2-year-old son Ever - Entertainment Weekly
TMZTMZ
Jessi Draper Fires Back At Backlash Over MomTok Post, Confirms She's Filming with Costars
PeoplePeople
Taylor Frankie Paul Blasts Former MomTok Friends Hours After Custody Hearing as Mormon Wives Films Without Her - People.com
New York PostNew York Post
Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex Dakota Mortensen scolded by judge for letting son, 2, ride on motorcycle amid custody battle
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul Asked Ex-Dakota Mortensen to Mock Costar Demi Engemann
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul Sobs During Argument with Ex-Dakota in Resurfaced Video
VultureVulture
Taylor Frankie Paul Is Coming for MomTok
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul Boasted She Was a 'Full-Blown MILF' in Texts to Ex Dakota Mortensen

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Full Coverage

11 articles · chronological

TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen Back in Court, Watch Live
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Dakota Claims She Thinks Son's Cries Are 'Annoying'
PeoplePeople
Judge Scolds Dakota Mortensen for Driving Son, 2, on Motorcycle During Custody Exchange with Taylor Frankie Paul - People.com
Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
Court tells Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex Dakota Mortensen to stop riding motorcycle with 2-year-old son Ever - Entertainment Weekly
TMZTMZ
Jessi Draper Fires Back At Backlash Over MomTok Post, Confirms She's Filming with Costars
PeoplePeople
Taylor Frankie Paul Blasts Former MomTok Friends Hours After Custody Hearing as Mormon Wives Films Without Her - People.com
New York PostNew York Post
Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex Dakota Mortensen scolded by judge for letting son, 2, ride on motorcycle amid custody battle
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul Asked Ex-Dakota Mortensen to Mock Costar Demi Engemann
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul Sobs During Argument with Ex-Dakota in Resurfaced Video
VultureVulture
Taylor Frankie Paul Is Coming for MomTok
TMZTMZ
Taylor Frankie Paul Boasted She Was a 'Full-Blown MILF' in Texts to Ex Dakota Mortensen

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