The legal dispute between Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and his former fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, has reached another twist. While Doncic continues to dominate on the court, recently dropping a historic 60-point triple-double against the Heat, his private life is giving him a massive emotional toll. He is currently stuck in an international jurisdictional dispute that spans from Southern California to Slovenia.
On March 21, 2026, legal documents obtained by TMZ Sports revealed that the Lakers star has formally asked a Los Angeles County judge to dismiss Goltes’ petition for child support and attorney fees. The core of his argument is the Jurisdiction. Doncic’s legal team argues that because their two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia, reside primarily in Slovenia, the California court has no business presiding over the matter.
In the filing, Doncic’s attorneys accuse Goltes of a clear attempt to forum shop to take advantage of California’s generous child support guidelines. The superstar also pointed out that he had already initiated custody and support discussions in Slovenia on February 26, weeks before Goltes filed her California petition on March 10.
The Story Behind Luka Doncic’s Custody Battle
The collapse of the Doncic and Goltes’ relationship began in February 2025, following the blockbuster trade that sent Doncic from Dallas to Los Angeles. While the family initially relocated to California, Goltes reportedly moved back to Slovenia with their eldest daughter, Gabriela, by May 2025.
The situation reached a breaking point in December 2025 during a trip to Slovenia for the birth of their second daughter, Olivia. Just two days after the delivery, on December 6, police were called to Kranj Maternity Hospital following a heated disagreement.
Reports suggest Doncic begged Goltes to allow Gabriela to return to the U.S. for the remainder of the season. While police found no criminal offense and the six-time NBA All-Star left peacefully, he has reportedly only seen his daughters for a total of two days since that encounter.
“I love my daughters more than anything,” Dončić said in a statement to ESPN. “I’ve been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasn’t been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement.”
Luka Doncic’s Relationship Timeline With Anamaria Goltes
Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes met at just 12 years old while on a summer vacation at the seaside in Croatia. Their bond remained strong for years as Luka’s basketball career took him to Spain, and they officially began dating in 2016. Following the 2018 NBA Draft, Goltes, a model and influencer, moved to Dallas to support Luka.
On July 7, 2023, Doncic proposed Golte at Lake Bled in Slovenia. Just a few months later, on November 30, 2023, the couple welcomed their first daughter, Gabriela. However, the first major crack appeared in February 2025 following Luka’s blockbuster trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The long-distance relationship reached a breaking point in December 2025 during the birth of their second daughter, Olivia. Just two days after her arrival on December 4, a heated dispute at Kranj Maternity Hospital regarding where the children should live led to a police intervention. On March 10, 2026, Doncic confirmed the end of their engagement.
