It appears to me she wants the child support but, is blocking you from seeing your son. Simple fact she can't have her cake and eat it to. Unless there is a good reason for blocking you from seeing your son, I would find a lawyer and sue for joint custody or look at other options meanwhile, pay the child support and keep copies of visits and other mail and other correspondence with your son so you have a paper trail for your court case.
PS the current man in her life has nothing to do with your parental responbilities to care for your son.
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