Elon Musk has taken legal action against influencer Ashley St. Clair in a court battle over claims regarding his alleged ‘13th child.’
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is facing a serious legal issue.
He is in court with Ashley St. Clair, a social media influencer. The dispute centers around their child, whom they say they share.
This case has drawn a lot of attention because it involves Musk, who is a well-known figure.
Elon Musk has an intense dispute with Ashley St. Clair
Ashley St. Clair, who is 26 years old, claims she is the mother of Musk’s 13th child. She has taken legal action to seek full custody of their son.
Musk is 53 years old and has a large family. He has children from previous relationships. St. Clair filed a lawsuit, asking for a paternity test to confirm Musk is the father.
In recent court documents, St. Clair has stated that Musk has not been very involved in their child’s life.
She claims he has met their son only a few times since his birth in September 2024. St.
Clair argues that she should have full custody because she has been the one making decisions for their child.
The court has sealed the case for privacy.
The court has decided to seal the case. This means that the public will not have access to documents or details about the proceedings.
St. Clair’s attorney confirmed that the hearings will take place behind closed doors. This action is aimed at protecting the privacy of the child.
Musk’s lawyer, Alyssa Rower, filed the request to seal the case. Musk has also appointed her to represent him in this matter.
This legal step is significant, as it shows Musk’s desire to keep the situation private.
Elon Musk pursues legal action against Ashley St. Clair over custody in heated ‘13th child’ case
Initially, Musk did not respond to St. Clair’s lawsuit, which led to accusations of causing “unnecessary distress.”
He has since taken action by hiring a lawyer to handle the case. St. Clair’s attorney has expressed frustration over Musk’s early lack of response.
Musk is set to appear in court later this year. The exact date is not clear due to the sealing of the case. Both parties seem focused on resolving, but the process may take time.
The child’s best interests
In her lawsuit, St. Clair argues that it is in their son’s best interests to have her as the sole custodian.
She believes that having only one parent making decisions will provide stability. St. Clair has expressed her concerns about Musk’s involvement.
She states that Musk has only seen their son a few times since he was born. This lack of presence raises questions about his commitment to parenting.
St. Clair wants to ensure that their child grows up in a nurturing environment.
She claimed: ‘He said a lot of pretty horrible things to me that he attributed to you and I feel as though there was never a rift in our relationship before that.
‘If you are in New York or if you’d like me to come to DC I really would appreciate being able to speak to you in person.
‘I care about you deeply and feel as though third parties have put a major rift in our relationship that I truly wish was better for the sake of our son.’
Musk responded: ‘Hmm ok.’
The nature of their relationship
St. Clair and Musk reportedly began their relationship in May 2023. However, St. Clair claims that Musk was not present during the birth.
She accuses him of showing little interest in being an active parent. This allegation adds complexity to their legal battle.
In court documents, St. Clair mentions that she believes their son was conceived while they were on vacation together.
She has included various messages exchanged between them to provide context for their relationship.
St. Clair sent Musk a picture of her with their newborn. Musk replied, “All well?” She responded, “He is perfect.” Musk added, “I look forward to seeing you and him this weekend.”
Later, St. Clair sent a selfie with a friend. Musk replied, “Hi cutie,” and she texted back, “Hi, see u soon.” Musk then surprised her by saying, “I want to knock you up again.”
Musk envisions a large family and future stability.
Elon Musk is known for wanting a large family. He has previously stated that more children are essential for society.
With St. Clair’s child, he would have a total of 13 kids. Musk’s other children are from different relationships. The situation with St. Clair adds another layer to Musk’s family dynamics.
As he navigates this legal battle, it remains unclear how it will affect his relationship with his other children.