Tate Paul Seeks Access to Ex-Wife’s Drug Test Results in Custody Battle

The legal move follows a series of turbulent events for the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star throughout 2026. Tate currently seeks sole legal and physical custody, arguing that Taylor’s access to the children should remain restricted. Under existing court mandates, Taylor’s ability to conduct unsupervised visits depends entirely on the outcome of these drug screenings. If the results are negative, she maintains visitation rights; failure to pass would trigger a shift to supervised contact.

This filing arrives shortly after a judge rejected Tate’s request for an emergency restraining order in July. The court dismissed his initial petition, citing a reliance on inadmissible hearsay and a lack of corroborating evidence regarding Taylor’s behavior. While the custody dispute unfolds, Taylor has been undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation facility. Her representatives maintain she is focused on her family and personal recovery. Meanwhile, the fallout from public domestic incidents involving her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, has significantly impacted her professional standing, leading to the cancellation of her Bachelorette season and the withdrawal of major brand partners, including Cinnabon.