Anamaria Goltes, the longtime partner of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, has filed a petition for child support for the couple’s two young daughters, according to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports. The filing comes amid swirling rumors of a breakup, though the pair remain unmarried despite their 2023 engagement.
Goltes, a Slovenian model and influencer, moved back to her home country in May 2024 with the children, who have resided with her since, the documents state. The petition seeks only child support and attorney fees and does not request any custody orders. The reason for the filing remains unclear but may be intended to establish formal arrangements in a U.S. court.
Here are some of the reasons why.
- Jurisdiction Over the Non-Custodial Parent: U.S. courts, particularly in the state where Doncic resides or works (e.g., California if he’s with the Lakers), have personal jurisdiction over him as a U.S. resident. This allows Goltes to file directly where he is located, bypassing the need to initiate proceedings in Slovenia and then seek international recognition. Family law experts note that when a child lives abroad but the paying parent is in the U.S., the state court where the paying parent resides typically holds jurisdiction for child support disputes.
- Easier Enforcement of Payments: Filing in the U.S. enables direct enforcement mechanisms against Doncic’s U.S.-based assets and income, such as his NBA salary, endorsements, or property. U.S. courts can issue wage garnishments, liens, or other remedies more efficiently than relying on international processes, which can involve delays due to translation, verification, and coordination between countries. Even with the Hague Convention, enforcing a foreign order in the U.S. might require additional steps, whereas a U.S. order is immediately actionable here.
- Establishing a Formal U.S. Order for Future Security: The petition may aim to create an enforceable U.S. court order as a precautionary measure, especially amid relationship rumors. This could formalize support arrangements without addressing custody, providing a baseline for payments that can be modified later if needed. Non-U.S. residents can pursue child support in U.S. courts regardless of their own location, as long as the child support obligor is under U.S. jurisdiction, and immigration status doesn’t bar such claims.
- Avoiding International Delays and Complexities: While Slovenia could enforce a U.S. order via the Hague Convention (or vice versa), initiating in the U.S. might streamline the process if Goltes anticipates challenges in Slovenian courts, such as proving income from abroad or dealing with cross-border evidence. International cases often take longer, and direct U.S. filing could expedite resolution, especially since the children have reportedly lived with her in Slovenia since May 2024.
- Potential Ties to the U.S. for the Children or Family: If the children were born in the U.S., hold dual citizenship, or have other connections (e.g., through Doncic’s career), a U.S. court might be seen as appropriate for establishing support. Some states require a period of residency for the child before filing, but this can be waived or not apply when the obligor is a resident. Additionally, filing in the U.S. could align with any existing family legal matters or provide leverage in potential future disputes.
Doncic and Goltes, both 27, first met as children on the Croatian island of Krk and began dating in 2016. The NBA superstar proposed to her on July 7, 2023 — a date chosen to reflect his jersey number, 77 — in Slovenia. Despite the engagement, multiple sources confirm the couple has not married.
The couple welcomed their first daughter, Gabriela, on Nov. 30, 2023, and their second, Olivia, on Dec. 4, 2025. Recent speculation about their relationship intensified after Goltes deleted shared photos with Doncic from her Instagram account and unpinned their engagement post. Some reports from Balkan media outlets suggest the engagement has been called off and wedding plans canceled.
Goltes, who has built a career as a fashion model and social media influencer, often shares glimpses of her life, including her work and family. She has not publicly commented on the child support petition or the status of her relationship with Doncic.
Neither Doncic nor his representatives have responded to requests for comment on the matter. The Lakers guard, who leads the league in scoring with 32.7 points per game this season, has kept his personal life largely private amid his high-profile career.
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