Just weeks before a scheduled court hearing, Anamaria Goltes has taken a significant step that could reshape her legal dispute with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić. Instead of continuing with the California child support case she initiated earlier this year, Goltes has now asked the court to withdraw the petition, signaling that both sides may be moving toward a private resolution focused on their daughters.
While the filing does not automatically end the legal matter, it represents a notable development in one of the NBA’s most closely followed off-court stories, especially as custody proceedings continue in Slovenia and Dončić spends his offseason trying to be closer to his children.
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Anamaria Goltes asks to withdraw Luka Dončić child support petition in California
On Monday, August 3, 2026, Anamaria Goltes submitted a request to the Los Angeles Superior Court seeking to dismiss the child support petition she filed against Luka Dončić earlier this year.
The request was filed “without prejudice,” meaning Goltes would still retain the legal option to file the petition again in the future if the parties fail to reach a private agreement.
In the court filing, Goltes explained her reasoning.
“I am withdrawing my Petition for Child Support with the specific intention of resolving this matter amicably and by a mutual agreement which is in the best interests of our children.” — Anamaria Goltes, court filing
However, the dismissal has not been immediately approved. Court officials noted that the paperwork remains incomplete because Dončić’s signature was not included on the filing.
The latest move comes shortly before a hearing that had been scheduled for around August 14, after Goltes was required to submit a responsive pleading.
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How Luka Dončić and Anamaria Goltes’ long relationship reached the courtroom
The legal dispute followed the end of one of basketball’s most recognizable long-term relationships.
Goltes, 28, and Dončić, 27, are both from Slovenia. They met as children, began dating as teenagers around 2016, and remained together for roughly a decade before becoming engaged after Dončić proposed about three years before their split.
The former couple share two daughters:
| Date/Period | Event | Key Details |
| Around 2016 | Relationship begins | Childhood friends begin dating as teenagers |
| December 6, 2025 | Olivia born | Born at Kranj Maternity Hospital in Slovenia |
| Early March 2026 | California petition filed | Goltes seeks child support and attorney fees |
| February 2026 | Slovenian legal action | Dončić files interim injunction regarding custody, contact, and child support |
| August 3, 2026 | Withdrawal request | Goltes asks to dismiss California petition without prejudice |
Their daughters are Gabriela (2) and Olivia, who is approximately seven months old as of early August 2026. Both children currently live with Goltes in Slovenia.
Olivia was born on December 6, 2025, at Kranj Maternity Hospital. Dončić missed NBA games to be present for the birth.
According to reports, tensions later emerged when Goltes objected to Dončić’s plan to take Gabriela back to the United States. She contacted police, but officers reportedly found no elements of a criminal offense or misdemeanor.
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Why the California child support dispute became complicated
The legal battle expanded beyond child support into questions of jurisdiction.
In early March 2026, Goltes filed the California petition seeking child support and attorney fees.
Around the same period, Dončić publicly confirmed that the engagement had ended, while emphasizing that his daughters remained his top priority.
He stated that he loved his daughters more than anything, had been trying to have them with him in the U.S. during the season, and that this had not been possible, leading to the difficult decision to end the engagement. He emphasized that everything he does is for his daughters’ happiness and that he would continue fighting to be with them. — Luka Dončić’s public statement
Dončić’s attorney, Laura Wasser, later moved to dismiss the California case, arguing that:
- California courts lacked jurisdiction.
- The children primarily reside in Slovenia.
- Dončić was not a California resident, remaining tied to Texas following his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers.
- The children had limited or no presence in California.
Reports also indicated that Dončić had attempted to persuade Goltes to relocate to California with the children, but she declined and has lived in Slovenia with them since around May 2025.
Separately, in February 2026, Dončić filed an interim injunction in Slovenian courts, seeking immediate contact with his daughters while also addressing joint custody and child support. Sources indicate those custody proceedings remain active under Slovenian jurisdiction.
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What the latest filing could mean
Although neither side has publicly commented in detail on the newest filing, the language used in Goltes’ request suggests an effort to resolve the dispute privately rather than through prolonged litigation.
By requesting dismissal without prejudice, Goltes preserves her legal rights should negotiations fail, while leaving open the possibility that both parents could reach an agreement outside the California court system.
As of now, no public comments from Goltes’ attorney, Evan C. Itzkowitz, or detailed responses from Dončić’s legal team specifically addressing the withdrawal request have been reported.
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What’s next for Luka Dončić and the ongoing custody case?
While the California child support petition may be headed toward dismissal, the broader legal issues are far from over.
Custody and support matters continue to be handled primarily through Slovenian courts, where proceedings remain ongoing.
Meanwhile, Dončić has spent much of the 2026 NBA offseason in Slovenia with his daughters. He also opted out of certain Slovenian national team commitments, explaining that spending time with his children was his priority during the custody proceedings.
Later this month, the Lakers star is expected to host a four-day Lakers minicamp in Ljubljana from around August 20–24, featuring workouts, golf and sightseeing. Reports indicate he has even offered to cover the team’s travel expenses.
The offseason follows another remarkable year on the court, where Dončić led the NBA in scoring with an average of 33.5 points per game, even as his personal life remained under intense public scrutiny.
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Conclusion
The latest court filing suggests that both Anamaria Goltes and Luka Dončić may be seeking a less confrontational path forward, with the emphasis shifting toward a mutual agreement focused on the best interests of their daughters. Although the California petition has not yet been officially dismissed, and Slovenian custody proceedings continue, the withdrawal request marks an important turning point in a case that has attracted significant international attention.
Disclaimer: This article is based on thorough research and verified information from court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, reporting from ESPN (Dave McMenamin), the Los Angeles Times, PEOPLE magazine, the New York Post/The California Post, and additional corroborating reports from Yahoo Sports, Eurohoops, and other outlets citing the above sources. The legal proceedings remain ongoing, and future court developments may further update the situation.
Here are the primary source links for the information:
- TMZ Sports – Court filing on Anamaria Goltes’ request to withdraw the California child support petition
- ESPN (Dave McMenamin) – Report on the withdrawal of the child support petition
- Los Angeles Times (via ArcaMax / Steve Henson) – Coverage of the ongoing legal dispute
- PEOPLE – Overview of the latest development in Luka Dončić and Anamaria Goltes’ legal case
- New York Post – Reporting on the California court filing and related proceedings
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