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Elon Musk Faces Allegations of Retaliation and Absenteeism in High-Profile Custody Battle

Ashley St. Clair claims Musk reduced financial support for their son and has avoided legal proceedings as she seeks sole custody and a paternity test.

Ashley St Clair has sued Elon Musk for sole custody of an infant child they reportedly share
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Overview

  • Ashley St. Clair alleges that Elon Musk substantially reduced financial support for their 6-month-old son after she filed for sole custody in February 2025.
  • St. Clair claims Musk has been absent from their child's life, meeting him only three times and not participating in his care or upbringing.
  • Musk filed an emergency gag order to prevent St. Clair from discussing the case publicly, but the judge denied the emergency nature of the request, leaving the application pending.
  • St. Clair has requested a paternity test to confirm Musk as the father and accused him of avoiding legal service of custody motion papers, delaying the proceedings.
  • The case has drawn significant public attention, with St. Clair opposing the gag order and emphasizing her role as the sole caregiver for their child.