Dear PAO,

My best friend wants to file a complaint for emotional and psychological abuse against the illegitimate father of her child because of the latter’s failure to provide adequate support. Her son has special needs and requires weekly therapy sessions. My best friend’s meager income simply cannot meet all their needs, especially for the child’s therapy. She already told the child’s father about it, but he still has not given enough for their son’s needs. No matter how many times she has explained and even begged him, he still refuses to provide adequate support, causing my friend so much stress and depression. Someone told my friend to file a complaint for psychological abuse. Can my friend pursue such legal action?