Mom Steps Up: Taylor Frankie Paul's Family Fights Back in Custody War

When custody battles go public, family usually stays quiet. Not this time. Liann May, mother of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul, just threw her support behind her daughter in a very public way—calling out Taylor’s ex, Tate Paul, for attempting to keep their children away from their mother.

The timing is significant. Liann’s social media post came just hours after Tate filed a restraining order and requested sole custody of the couple’s children. While the court documents remain sealed, leaving the specific allegations hidden from public view, Liann wasn’t holding back. She made it crystal clear that the children“LOVE their mommy more than anyone or anything in this world”and that Tate knows Taylor is a great mother. Her message cut straight to what matters most: keeping kids connected to both parents rather than using custody as a weapon.

This custody situation didn’t develop in a vacuum. According to sources close to Taylor, her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen has been feeding information to Tate that allegedly prompted the legal filings. Dakota’s involvement adds another layer of complexity—he recently called police himself with concerns about protective order violations regarding child drop-offs and custody arrangements. When cops were called to Taylor’s home over the weekend, the district attorney became involved, suggesting the situation has escalated beyond typical family court territory.

What makes Liann’s intervention noteworthy is how it frames the real stakes of custody disputes: they’re not about winning against an ex, they’re about what children actually need. Her willingness to publicly defend her daughter and grandchildren sends a message that family doesn’t abandon one another during legal fights. Whether that sentiment carries weight in the courtroom remains to be seen, but in the court of public opinion, it landed. Taylor’s got her mother’s back when it matters most.