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Paul Pierce Admits Paternity: NBA Star Faces Custody Battle
22 Apr
Summary
- Paul Pierce confirmed he is the father of a 2-month-old child.
- He is seeking joint legal and physical custody of the baby.
- The child's mother is requesting significant monthly child support.

NBA star Paul Pierce has publicly acknowledged fathering a 2-month-old child with Princess Santiago. Court documents filed recently reveal Pierce's admission of paternity for King Rafael Santiago Pierce.
He has formally requested joint legal and physical custody of the infant. This admission comes amidst an ongoing legal dispute initiated by Santiago earlier this year.
Santiago is pursuing sole legal and physical custody. Her legal filing also includes a significant financial request, demanding $29,811 per month in child support, $100,000 for legal fees, and approximately $19,000 for pregnancy-related costs.
She has highlighted Pierce's estimated career earnings of close to $200 million as the basis for her substantial financial claims in the paternity suit filed in California.