Jessi Draper's husband seeks restraining order after filing for divorce

The legal conflict between"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"starJessi Draperand herhusband Jordan Ngatikaurais escalating.

Ngatikaura, who also appearson the Hulu reality show, filed for divorce earlier this month. On Friday, March 20, he also reportedly filed a temporary restraining order against Draper.

Draper, for her part, filed an opposition to the temporary restraining order the same day,TMZandPeoplereport, based on court documents. USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Draper for comment.

A representative for Ngatikaura was not immediately available at the time of publication.

Ngatikaura filed for a legal split from Draper on Thursday, March 19, perPeopleandTMZ.

The pair, who share two children − son, Jagger, 5, and daughter, Jovi, 3 − have been separated for a year. Their marital troubles were documented on the most recentseason of "Mormon Wives,"a runaway success thatpremiered on the streamerin 2024.

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"This has not been an easy decision and it comes with a heavy heart," Ngatikaura said in a statement to People at the time. "I'm grateful for the shared memories and the lessons."

"While our paths are now moving in different directions, my priority remains my children and ensuring they feel loved, supported, and protected through this transition," he continued. "I am committed to handling this next chapter with kindness and respect."

Taylor Frankie Paul took the reality TV world by storm in 2024 when "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" became a cultural phenomenon. The "MomTok" influencer and most recent "Bachelorette" spoke candidly about her infamous "swinging scandal" and has faced legal troubles throughout the show.

See her career in the spotlight, beginning here backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul attends the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at The Kia Forum on Feb. 13, 2026, in Inglewood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Former NBA player Tacko Fall and Paul before the start of the game.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul was named ABC's "Bachelorette" for 2026. She is the first "Bachelorette" lead to helm the franchise despite never appearing on "The Bachelor".

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul attends the 2025 TIME100 Creators Launch Party at Gansevoort Rooftop on July 10, 2025, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul at an event hosted by Hulu on April 22, 2025, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" stars Layla Taylor, Miranda McWhorter, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Paul, Jennifer Affleck, Whitney Leavitt and Demi Engemann attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Season 2 at Paramount Studios on May 9, 2025, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> From left, Affleck, Paul, McWhorter, Neeley, and Matthews at SiriusXM Studios on May 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Mitchell Tenpenny and Paul speak onstage during The 58th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 20, 2024, in Nashville.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Paul poses on the red carpet before the CMAs.

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See 'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul's life in the spotlight

Taylor Frankie Paultook the reality TV world by storm in 2024 when "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" became a cultural phenomenon. The "MomTok" influencer and most recent "Bachelorette" spoke candidly about her infamous "swinging scandal" and hasfaced legal troubles throughout the show.See her career in the spotlight, beginning here backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026, in Hollywood, California.

News of Draper's divorce comes amid a tornado of negative mediafor the ensemble show,which sees her and other youngMormon influences navigate marriage, motherhood and newfound fame.

Days prior, news broke thatpolice were investigating a domestic disputebetween her costar,Taylor Frankie Paul, and Paul's ex-partner,Dakota Mortenson.

Both have levied accusations of violence, and an impending season of "The Bachelorette," set to star Paul, was pulled by ABC in light of a video showing her alleged2023 assaultonMortensen.

Mortenson has since filed his own restraining order against Paul and asked for sole custody of their shared child, Ever.

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