Trending Now - Luka Doncic Requests Dismissal of Custody Petition in Legal Dispute

WHO:

Luka Dončić, NBA player, age 27

Anamaria Goltes, Dončić's ex-fiancée, age 28

Evan C. Itzkowitz, Goltes' attorney

WHAT:

Dončić filed documents seeking dismissal of a custody petition filed by Goltes

Goltes' petition pursued child support and attorney fees from Dončić

Dončić filed an interim injunction with Slovenian courts seeking immediate contact with his daughters

Dončić has averaged 40.9 points during an eight-game winning streak, making him the fifth player in NBA history to average over 40 points in such a streak

WHERE:

Superior Court of Los Angeles, California

Slovenia, where Goltes and the children reside

California, where Dončić is currently located

WHEN:

Dončić filed for dismissal on March 20th, 2026

Goltes filed her petition in California in March 2026

Dončić filed the interim injunction in February 2026

Dončić was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers in February 2025

Dončić's daughter Gabriela was in California for three months in spring 2025

WHY:

The legal dispute arises from child support and custody issues following Dončić's separation from Goltes

HOW:

Dončić is seeking legal dismissal of the custody petition through the court system

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:39 UTC)

In a significant legal development, Luka Dončić has filed documents seeking dismissal of a custody petition from his ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, who is pursuing child support and attorney fees. The case is being handled in the Superior Court of Los Angeles, while Goltes and their children reside in Slovenia, and Dončić is currently in California. This dispute follows Dončić's recent trade to the Lakers and his impressive performance, averaging over 40 points during an eight-game winning streak.