Mother of illegitimate child can demand support even if father has no income

Dear PAO,

I have read some of your articles that have helped me find the answer to some of my questions, but I have one question in mind right now. My husband acknowledged his 4-year-old daughter and uses his surname, but he does not give regular financial support, because he has no work at all. The mother of the child insists that he gives financial support or she will pursue it in court. My husband says that the mother should get the child a bank account, so that when he has money, he can give her. However, the mother does not want that. She is demanding monthly support from my husband, but since he has no work, he cannot make that promise to the mother.