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Meet the A-list lawyer Luka Doncic is counting on to win his legal battle with Anamaria Goltes

Dončić has filed legal action in Slovenia for custody rights, arguing Goltes is engaging in forum shopping for larger financial payouts in California.

Updated on: Mar 27, 2026, 07:28:12 IST
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NBA superstar Luka Dončić is currently locked in a high-stakes legal battle that has nothing to do with basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers standout is contesting a child support and custody case filed by his ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, according to reports from MARCA and Yardbarker.

The Dispute Over Where the Case Belongs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball down court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) dribbles the ball down court during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

The legal trouble began when Goltes filed a petition for child support in California. However, Dončić is pushing back hard. The basketball star argues that neither he nor his two daughters are residents of California. According to his legal team, the children have been living in Slovenia, making the California filing invalid.

Dončić has gone a step further, filing his own legal action in Slovenia to secure custody and visitation rights. He claims that Goltes is engaging in "forum shopping"—a term used when someone picks a specific court system because it is known for awarding much larger financial payouts.

Hiring the ‘Disco Queen’

To ensure a win in the courtroom, Dončić has hired Laura Wasser, one of the most famous divorce lawyers in the world. Often called the "Disco Queen" for her work with A-list celebrities, Wasser’s strategy is straightforward: she aims to prove that California is not the proper jurisdiction.

Despite the noise in his personal life, Dončić remains a force on the court. He is currently a top scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers and a leading contender for the MVP award. While his off-court life has seen its share of rumors—including recent whispers linking him to actress Madelyn Cline—those reports have been officially denied. For now, Dončić’s focus remains split between leading his team to a championship and resolving his family’s legal future in Slovenia.

By Prabhat Dwivedi

 
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