Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic confirmed Tuesday he has separated from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, as the former couple enters a legal dispute over the custody of their two young daughters. The announcement follows months of speculation regarding the player’s personal life during his first full season in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old sports icon released a statement through ESPN on March 10, 2026, marking the end of a relationship that began in their teenage years in Slovenia.
The legal conflict intensified after Goltes filed a petition in a California court seeking child support and coverage of attorney fees. In response, Doncic is reportedly pursuing an interim injunction through the Slovenian judicial system to guarantee contact with his children. The tension between the pair reportedly reached a peak in December 2025 during the birth of their second daughter, Olivia, in Slovenia. Local authorities were allegedly called to a hospital following a disagreement between the two parties at that time.
Doncic cited the logistical strain of the NBA schedule as a primary catalyst for the split, noting the difficulty of having his children with him in the United States. Goltes moved back to Slovenia in May 2025, and Doncic has reportedly seen his daughters only twice since the start of training camp in September. The situation is complicated by jurisdictional questions, as filings exist in both California and Slovenia. The couple’s eldest daughter, Gabriela, was born in the United States in November 2023.
On the court, the off-court distraction has not slowed the guard’s production. Doncic is currently the NBA’s leading scorer, averaging 32.5 points per game. He is also recording 8.4 assists and 7.8 rebounds per contest. Major outlets including The Associated Press and Fox News have verified the ongoing legal filings. This personal crisis follows a professional period of massive change for Doncic, who joined the Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks in February 2025 and signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension in August 2025.
The legal proceedings are expected to continue in both international and domestic courts. A specific date for the next custody hearing has not been publicly disclosed. The Lakers are scheduled to play their next game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.