BREAKING: Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair Takes Elon Musk to Court in Paternity and Custody Dispute, Claiming the Billionaire Has only Seen Their Son Just Three Times, with 30 Minutes Being the Longest Visit Stating that “He’s Barely Glimpsed Him Thrice in Five Months”

Elon Musk Faces Paternity and Custody Lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair Over Alleged Infant Son

February 22, 2025 – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, known for his groundbreaking work with Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, is now at the center of a personal legal storm. Ashley St. Clair, a conservative author and influencer, has filed a lawsuit against Musk in the New York Supreme Court, seeking to establish paternity and secure sole custody of an infant child she claims they share. The filing, made public on Friday, February 21, alleges that Musk has seen their son only three times since his birth in September 2024, with the longest visit lasting just 30 minutes.

St. Clair’s legal action comprises two petitions: one to confirm Musk as the father of her five-month-old son, identified in court documents as R.S.C., and another to grant her full legal custody. According to the custody petition, St. Clair asserts that she has been the sole caregiver to the child, while Musk, by his own choice, was absent during the birth and has shown little interest in involvement. “He has met him only three times and has no involvement in his care and upbringing,” the filing states, painting a picture of a detached alleged father amidst Musk’s high-profile life.

The paternity dispute adds a new chapter to Musk’s complex personal history, which already includes 12 acknowledged children with three different women. St. Clair claims their relationship began in May 2023, with the child conceived during an encounter in January 2024, reportedly during a New Year’s trip to St. Barts. Court documents include a delivery room photo of St. Clair and her newborn, as well as an image of Musk holding the infant, submitted as exhibits to bolster her case. She has requested a court-ordered genetic test to legally establish Musk’s paternity, noting that she left the father’s name off the birth certificate for security reasons.

Musk, 53, has not publicly commented on the allegations as of this writing. St. Clair’s representative, Brian Glicklich, told People magazine that she “filed paternity and custody petitions to protect the best interests of her child” after unsuccessful attempts to resolve the matter privately with Musk. “She has made every effort to collaborate with Mr. Musk before taking this step,” Glicklich added, emphasizing her reluctance to escalate the situation to litigation.

The lawsuit sheds light on a strained dynamic between the two. St. Clair, 26, alleges that Musk has met their son on just three occasions—twice in Manhattan, where she resides, and once in Texas—totaling less than three hours of interaction. The most recent visit, on November 30, 2024, lasted a mere 30 minutes, according to the filing. She further claims Musk has not requested photos or expressed a desire for custody, assertions that contrast sharply with his public persona as a self-proclaimed advocate for family and population growth.

This legal battle arrives at a busy time for Musk, who recently took on a prominent role as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration, alongside his ongoing leadership of multiple companies. The timing of the lawsuit, just days after St. Clair announced on X that she had given birth to Musk’s 13th child, has fueled speculation and public debate about his personal life and responsibilities.

For St. Clair, the case is both a personal and legal stand. Known for her conservative activism and her children’s book Elephants Are Not Birds, she now finds herself in a high-stakes confrontation with one of the world’s most influential figures. Her filings include text exchanges with Musk, hinting at prior communication about the child, though the billionaire’s stance remains unclear without his response.

As the court prepares to hear the case, questions linger about Musk’s involvement—or lack thereof—and the potential implications for his already expansive family tree. If paternity is confirmed, the child would join Musk’s brood, which includes six children with ex-wife Justine Wilson, three with musician Grimes, and three with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. The outcome could also set a precedent for how Musk navigates future personal disputes amidst his global influence.

For now, the world watches as this drama unfolds, blending the personal with the public in a way only a figure like Musk can inspire. The New York Supreme Court has yet to schedule a hearing, but with St. Clair’s allegations now in the spotlight, pressure mounts for Musk to address the claims—whether in court or beyond.