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Luka Doncic Splits From Partner Amid Custody Battle
11 Mar
Summary
- Doncic ended his engagement due to difficulties with daughters' U.S. presence.
- The custody dispute involves child support and attorneys' fees.
- Doncic met his ex-partner as teenagers in Slovenia.
NBA star Luka Doncic confirmed on March 11, 2026, that he has ended his engagement to Anamaria Goltes, the mother of his two young daughters. This decision was driven by the impossibility of having his children with him in the United States during the basketball season. Doncic stated his deep love for his daughters and his ongoing efforts to ensure their presence in the U.S.
Goltes has reportedly initiated legal proceedings, filing a petition for child support and attorneys' fees in California. The couple, who met as teenagers in Slovenia, had been together for a decade and became engaged in July 2023. Their daughters were born in November 2023 and December 2025.
Doncic, currently the NBA's leading scorer, is under contract with the Lakers through the 2027-2028 season, having moved to Los Angeles in February 2025. His personal situation unfolds amidst a successful athletic career.
