Paul Pierce Admits Paternity of 2-Month-Old Son, Seeks Joint Custody
Former NBA star Paul Pierce admitted in court documents that he is the biological father of Princess Santiago's 2-month-old son, King Rafael Santiago Pierce. Pierce is asking for joint legal and physical custody of the child.
Former NBA champion Paul Pierce has admitted he is the father of a 2-month-old boy named King Rafael Santiago Pierce, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. Pierce is now asking for joint legal and physical custody of the child.
The admission comes after Princess Santiago filed paternity papers claiming Pierce was the father of her son. Santiago had previously demanded nearly $30,000 per month in child support from the basketball legend.
Santiago said she filed the lawsuit after trying to resolve the matter privately. "Paul Pierce is the father of my son, King, and I am simply asking for a paternity test so the truth can be confirmed," she said in a statement.
Pierce played 19 seasons in the NBA and won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008. The paternity case adds to ongoing legal matters involving the retired player.
This resolves a paternity dispute that involved demands for nearly $30,000 per month in child support. The case shows how celebrity paternity battles can involve massive financial stakes and complex custody arrangements.
The court will determine custody arrangements and child support payments between Pierce and Santiago.
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