Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes have separated
Luka Doncic has separated from his fiancée Anamaria Goltes, a significant development that has emerged from Los Angeles, California. The couple, who have been together since 2016, are now embroiled in a custody battle over their two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia.
The immediate circumstances surrounding the separation are complex. Doncic has not seen his daughters or Goltes since December 2025, and Goltes has filed a petition seeking child support and attorney fees from Doncic. This legal action comes after Doncic proposed to Goltes in July 2023 and welcomed their first daughter, Gabriela, in November 2023, followed by their second daughter, Olivia, in December 2025.
In a statement, Doncic expressed his deep love for his daughters, stating, “I love my daughters more than anything and I’ve been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season, but that hasn’t been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement.” This reflects the emotional toll the situation has taken on him, as he navigates the challenges of his professional basketball career alongside personal struggles.
Doncic’s recent trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025 and his subsequent three-year, $165 million contract extension in August 2023 have placed additional pressures on his family life. The couple dated for nearly ten years before their engagement, and their separation marks a significant turning point in their relationship.
In a further indication of the strain, Doncic has sought an interim injunction to establish immediate contact with Gabriela and Olivia. He noted, “Everything I do is for my daughters’ happiness and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can.” This sentiment underscores his commitment to his children amidst the ongoing turmoil.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact reasons for Goltes filing the petition for child support, and the status of custody arrangements is still unclear. Reports suggest that Doncic had “no idea” that Goltes had filed the petition, indicating a potential lack of communication between the two.
As the situation unfolds, both Doncic and Goltes are likely to face scrutiny from the public and media. The couple’s journey from childhood friends to partners and now to co-parents in a contentious separation highlights the complexities of balancing personal and professional lives, especially in the public eye.
