Liam Gallagher has faced a fresh court showdown with Liza Ghorbani, the mother of his 12-year-old daughter Gemma, who is seeking more than £500,000 in annual child support. The Oasis star appeared via video link in a New York court last week as Ms Ghorbani requested increased payments for their daughter, who is autistic and has special educational needs.
Ms Ghorbani, a music journalist, lives with Gemma in a rented £3,300-a-month apartment in New York. Her demands include £22,500 per month for a home with a pool, £75,000 for a live-in nanny, and a £5,000 annual holiday budget. Liam's lawyer, Judy Poller, previously stated that the claims were prompted by Liam's lucrative summer reunion tour with brother Noel Gallagher, which earned £303 million globally.
The court has now made the case private to protect Gemma after Ms Ghorbani filed a motion to scrutinise Liam's finances. According to reports, the pair have exchanged accusations, with Liam calling Ms Ghorbani a 'gold-digger' on social media, while her lawyer accused Liam of violating a confidentiality agreement and failing to meet or acknowledge Gemma.
Since a 2015 order, Liam has already paid over $1 million (£738,000) in child support. In 2021, he agreed to an additional $240,000 (£177,000) for Gemma's schooling and support following her autism diagnosis. Ms Ghorbani now seeks approximately $690,000 (£510,000) per year for basic upkeep and further expenses, including $420,000 annually for day-to-day support and a lump sum of $250,000.
Liam's representatives declined to comment when approached by MirrorOnline. The singer, who has three older children, conceived Gemma while still married to Nicole Appleton; the affair was revealed in 2014 when Ms Ghorbani's pregnancy became public.
