Jessi Draper Files Declaration of Support for Taylor Frankie Paul Ahead of Court Hearing

TheSecret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper is showing her support for Taylor Frankie Paul amid her ongoing legal battle with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

According to court documents obtained by People, Draper filed an affidavit on Wednesday, April 29 in Paul and Mortensen's case over their competing protective orders. The affidavit was filed in support in support of Paul a source told People.

Additionally, Paul filed her own affidavit along with new exhibits titled "Kicking Admission" and "Abusive Texts." Mortensen submitted supplemental exhibits in response to Paul's request for a protective order.

Paul and Mortensen are scheduled to appear in Utah court on Thursday, April 30 to address the competing protective order requests as well as determine a custody agreement for their son Ever, 2.

Paul has alleged that Mortensen stalked her and slammed her head into the dashboard of his car. Mortensen then submitted photographs of scratches and other bodily injuries he allegedly sustained during altercations with Paul.

Both the Draper City Police Department and the West Jordan Police Department have opened domestic violence cases against Paul and Mortensen in February. In April, The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and the Draper City Prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul. They cited insufficient evidence to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt as a reason. On April 7, Mortensen was granted custody of their son with Paul receiving up to eight hours per week of supervised visitation.

Season five of The Secret Live of Mormon wives resumed production in April after filming had been paused in March. Paul and Mortensen will both be absent from the upcoming season as several cast members refused to work with Paul according to People.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 7:51 PM.