Heather Mills is reportedly set to claim that Paul McCartney drove two of her older children to consider suicide in a bid to prevent him getting full custody of their daughter, Beatrice.

A source close to Heather told the New York Post: “Paul is asking for full custody of their child, Beatrice. Heather is furious. There is no way she would ever, ever agree to that.”

Paul’s older children - Mary, Stella, James and step-daughter Heather - have always expressed love for their father but according to the source, Heather is prepared to claim that he was “a bad father” to them, referencing his drug use and the pressures of fame.

Heather is seeking full custody of Beatrice herself and only allowing Paul limited access to the three year old.

A spokesman for Paul declined to comment on the issue.