Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Paul Pierce Faces Paternity Suit Seeking $29,811 in Monthly Child Support

The case now hinges on genetic testing to establish paternity.

Overview

  • Princess Santiago’s latest court filing seeks $29,811 per month in child support, $100,000 for attorney fees, and half of $18,846 in pregnancy and post-birth costs.
  • Santiago asks a California judge for sole legal and physical custody of her newborn, whom she identifies as King.
  • She has renewed her request for genetic testing to determine whether Pierce is the father, which would guide the court’s next steps.
  • The filing cites Pierce’s reported $195 million to $203 million in NBA salary and his public remarks about endorsement income to argue he can cover the requested support.
  • Pierce has not commented publicly, and any support or custody order will follow paternity confirmation under California rules that weigh a parent’s income and the child’s needs.