Liam Gallagher Appears in New York Court Over Contentious Child Support Dispute
The ongoing legal confrontation between former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and music journalist Liza Ghorbani has reached another courtroom chapter, with the 53-year-old singer reportedly appearing via video link before a New York court last week. This latest development forms part of a bitter, decade-long battle concerning their daughter Gemma, now twelve years old, whom Gallagher has never met.
The Origins of the Legal Conflict
The dispute originated from a brief relationship between Gallagher and Ghorbani in 2010, which resulted in the birth of their daughter. Matters escalated significantly in 2013 when Ghorbani filed a substantial £2 million lawsuit against the musician for child support, forcing Gallagher to formally acknowledge paternity. Since 2015, the parties have operated under a confidential settlement, with court documents from June 2025 revealing that Gallagher has paid approximately £750,000 in support since that agreement was reached.
Current Financial Demands and Allegations
The most recent court proceedings have seen both parties level serious allegations against each other. Gallagher has accused Ghorbani of spending the financial support provided for their daughter "inappropriately," while she has countered by claiming the singer has been "bad-mouthing" her publicly. Ghorbani is now seeking to substantially increase the annual payments Gallagher provides for Gemma, who is autistic and has special educational needs.
Her revised financial requests include £75,000 annually for nanny fees, £22,500 per month for housing costs, and an additional £5,000 for holiday expenses. These demands come against the backdrop of Gallagher's reportedly highly successful recent Britpop tour, which is estimated to have netted around £350 million. Ghorbani has also filed a fresh motion to scrutinise the star's complete financial situation, including detailed earnings from his tour activities.
Gallagher's Complex Personal History
This legal battle represents just one facet of Gallagher's tumultuous personal life, which has resulted in four children from various relationships. Beyond Gemma, he shares daughter Molly, 27, with singer Lisa Moorish; son Lennon, 26, with ex-wife actress Patsy Kensit; and son Gene, 24, with another ex-wife, Nicole Appleton. Gallagher is currently engaged to his co-manager, Debbie Gwyther, 40, and appears to be enjoying a more settled relationship phase.
The singer has previously faced consequences in this case, having been fined for missing court hearings. He has publicly acknowledged never having met his daughter, though he has stated he would offer assistance if required.
Parallel Developments with Former Spouse
Separately, Gallagher's former wife Patsy Kensit has revealed she is selling diamond earrings gifted to her by the singer during their relationship, which lasted from their 1997 marriage until their 2000 separation, just months after Lennon's birth. Kensit has set a reserve price of £10,000 for the jewellery, stating she hopes they "go to a good home" and acknowledging that "times are tough" for many in the entertainment industry.
The former Emmerdale star has entrusted the earrings to television antiques expert Tom Keane for auction next month at The Swan in Tetsworth, Oxfordshire. She previously wore them to an awards event in 1999. Remarkably, Kensit recently disclosed that despite sharing a son with Gallagher, she hasn't seen the musician for twenty-six years, though she expressed happiness that their son Lennon could experience the recent Oasis reunion shows.
Representatives for Liam Gallagher have been contacted for comment regarding the ongoing court proceedings, but no statement has been issued at this time. The case continues to unfold in the New York Supreme Court, with further developments expected regarding both the child support payments and the examination of Gallagher's financial records.
