Taylor Frankie Paul is breaking her silence after explosive court filings in her ongoing custody case became public. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star posted a lengthy Instagram video, telling followers she hasn’t felt the need to read the documents because she “lived” the events and knows “the truth.” She also confirmed she’s consulting attorneys to address anything she believes is “way off or misconstrued”.
The 32-year-old explained her previous request to have the juvenile case sealed wasn’t to protect herself but to shield her children from public scrutiny. She noted the request was denied from the start and maintained the details would eventually come to light anyway. She also questioned the timing of additional information being leaked, noting it came the same day she regained extended parenting time with her son.
Taylor directly addressed several claims from the DCFS petition. She insisted she has never forced her daughter Indy to change her younger brother Ever’s diapers, explaining Indy simply enjoys helping. She also addressed claims about an emotional outburst during a supervised visit, saying she stepped outside to take a breather because she believed it was the best way to de-escalate her emotions.
The reality star also took issue with comments attributed to a therapist in the filing, saying she’d only met with that therapist a few times and didn’t feel supported. She emphasized she’s a strong advocate for mental health and currently works with both a licensed therapist and a life coach. Taylor expressed frustration about feeling blamed rather than supported in her journey toward healing. She added she’s made significant progress in the case despite calling the court process slow.
Utah’s Department of Children and Family Services has asked a juvenile court to find Taylor’s three children are “abused, neglected or dependent.” The case remains ongoing as she continues to fight for her parental rights.
