Elon Musk Set to Face Trial Over ‘13th Child’

A judge in New York is set to hear arguments regarding whether Elon Musk should undergo a paternity test, grant custody rights to Ashley St. Clair, or provide child support for what is alleged to be his 13th child.

Elon Musk has been ordered to appear in court in New York City after Ashley St. Clair filed a lawsuit seeking custody of their alleged child.

According to newly obtained court documents from People on February 28, St. Clair’s attorneys have requested that the 53-year-old billionaire appear in New York court on May 29.

Legal Battle Over Custody and Paternity

Musk’s legal team will have the opportunity to argue why the billionaire should not be required to grant custody of their five-month-old son, referred to in court documents by the initials RSC, to St. Clair. They will also contest whether Musk should be compelled to take a paternity test.

The case is being overseen by Judge Jeffrey H. Pearlman of the New York Supreme Court, who will review the arguments about whether Musk should be legally obligated to pay child support to St. Clair.

Musk Has Yet to Acknowledge the Case

St. Clair’s attorney, Karen B. Rosenthal, told People that Musk has yet to accept the court filings, either personally or through his legal representatives.

💬 Rosenthal stated: “Despite multiple requests, Mr. Musk has yet to accept service of the documents through his lawyers, even though this would be a simple process.”

💬 She added: “By avoiding personal service, he has delayed the legal proceedings and caused unnecessary distress. We have no one to communicate with directly. It’s an unnecessary charade, especially when an infant is involved.”

New York Jurisdiction & White House Concerns

Court documents argue that the case should remain under New York’s jurisdiction, as St. Clair, a children’s book author, is a resident of the city.

Her legal team also mentioned in an email that they want to avoid involving the White House or other sensitive locations in the case.

💬 One of St. Clair’s lawyers wrote: “We want to avoid any attempts to serve documents at the White House or other high-profile locations. In our view, doing so would not be ideal for Elon Musk’s public image, and Ashley wants to avoid such actions.”

The Lawsuit & Musk’s Alleged Absence

St. Clair filed her lawsuit on February 21, 2024, claiming that Musk is the father of their infant son, born in September 2024.

She alleges in the court documents that Musk was not present at RSC’s birth and has only met the baby three times, with minimal involvement in his upbringing.

Despite naming Musk as the child’s father, St. Clair still filed for official paternity confirmation, alongside her custody request.

💬 St. Clair wrote in the lawsuit: “Elon and I entered into a romantic relationship around May 2023 and had sexual relations in January 2024, which resulted in RSC’s conception.”

She claims that Musk has acknowledged the child as his in multiple handwritten letters and text messages.

Text Messages & Alleged Meetings with RSC

As evidence, St. Clair attached a screenshot of a text exchange in which she informed Musk of the birth and sent him a photo of her with their newborn.

💬 Musk allegedly responded: “I look forward to seeing you and the baby this weekend.”

According to St. Clair, Musk eventually met his son on September 21, 2024, spending two hours with her and the baby. He then saw them again for one hour the next day.

The last recorded meeting between Musk and RSC allegedly took place on November 30, 2024, lasting just 30 minutes.

Public Announcement & Musk’s 13th Child

St. Clair publicly announced on February 14, 2025, that she and Musk had a child together.

If her claims are true, this would make RSC Elon Musk’s 13th child.