After several years of marriage to the footballer‐turned‐coach Vincent Kompany, his wife Carla Higgs has reportedly opted for divorce — and is placing demands for both royalties and child support as part of her separation strategy.
Sources close to the couple suggest that Higgs is not only seeking a fair share of the marital assets, but also claims rights to any royalties tied to Kompany’s brand, endorsements or media appearances during the marriage. This aligns with the legal principle that income or asset streams generated during a marriage—such as royalties—may be subject to division on divorce.
In her filings Higgs is reported to argue that she contributed to the household and that the standard of living enjoyed during their marriage must be maintained — at least in terms of child welfare and financial settlement. Meanwhile, Kompany, whose profile as a professional athlete and coach has meant substantial earnings, faces the challenge of reconciling his future obligations.
Child-support demands are also part of Higgs’s case: she is asserting that the children deserve to continue living in a manner consistent with their upbringing while their parents were married. Celebrity and high-income divorces frequently see child‐support calculations go beyond standard statutes and reflect lifestyle, travel, education and other non-routine expenses.
Family‐law specialists note that royalty income complicates divorce settlements because it may not be regular, yet still contributes to the marital household. Valuation, tax implications and future payout projections must all be considered.
As the process unfolds, Kompany and Higgs may either reach a negotiated settlement or face protracted litigation. If Higgs’s royalty‐and‐child‐support demands are upheld, they could significantly influence the division of future income streams, not merely the lump-sum assets. For now, the key issues remain the valuation of royalties, the children’s needs and ensuring fairness in the settlement.
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