You raise an interesting point. She was "forced" to quit her job in the media when he ran for office, I believe. I don't know if the love child was conceived before he ran for Governator or afterward. But she might have a case, with his position forcing her to give up her career.
CA is a no fault state, but I think Maria is in the public sympathetic position. That might get her more support from judges. You are not supposed to have secret children with the maid. It is frowned upon!
especially a giant baby - where are the dingos when you need ‘em.