Luka Doncic Calls Out Ex for Filing Child Support Docs in Wrong Country

NBA star says his ex-fiancée filed in California when their kids live in Slovenia

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:35am

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Luka Doncic has filed documents asking an L.A. County judge to dismiss his ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes' request for child support and attorneys fees, arguing that she filed the case in the wrong country. Doncic says the couple's two daughters live in Slovenia, not California, and that he has already filed a petition addressing custody and child support in Slovenia.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complexities that can arise when parents live in different countries and attempt to navigate child custody and support issues across international borders. Doncic's claims that his ex is "forum shopping" raise questions about the proper jurisdiction for these types of family law matters.

The details

In the court documents, Doncic and his attorney Laura Wasser point out that Doncic is not a California resident, nor are his two daughters. Doncic says he has been trying for months to get Anamaria to move to California with the kids, but she has refused since moving back to Slovenia last May. Doncic says he already covers all expenses for their 2-year-old daughter Gabriela and 4-month-old daughter Olivia, and that Anamaria's California filing is a "clear attempt to forum shop and avail herself of the generous amounts of child support for which California is well-known."

  • In February 2026, Doncic filed a petition in Slovenia addressing custody and child support.
  • Earlier in March 2026, Anamaria filed child support docs in California.

The players

Luka Doncic

An NBA superstar who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and is the father of two young daughters with his ex-fiancée.

Anamaria Goltes

Doncic's ex-fiancée who recently filed child support documents in California, despite the children living in Slovenia.

Laura Wasser

Doncic's attorney who is representing him in this case.

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What they’re saying

“Everything I do is for my daughters' happiness and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can.”

— Luka Doncic

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide whether to dismiss Anamaria Goltes' California filing for being procedurally defective and legally improper, given that the children live in Slovenia.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges that can arise when parents live in different countries and attempt to navigate complex international child custody and support issues. It raises questions about proper jurisdiction and whether one parent may be attempting to take advantage of more favorable laws in a particular location.