Custody Legal Battle
Luka Doncic files Hague Convention petition in Slovenia amid ongoing custody dispute.
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The petition was filed in Slovenia, where local law prevents the filing from being made public, according to sources cited by The Athletic and the California Post.
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Dončić had hoped to resolve the dispute by Sept. 25, but that date passed without an agreement with Goltes or a resolution through the Slovenian courts.
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Goltes filed for child support and legal fees in Los Angeles in March, but later withdrew the petition.
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The California Post identified the daughters as 2-year-old Gabriela and 9-month-old Olivia; it also reported that Dončić had the Lakers hold a minicamp in Slovenia last summer so he could stay near his family.
Luka Dončić has filed a legal petition in Slovenia to gain access to his two daughters amid a custody dispute with his ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes. People reports the daughters — Gabriella, 2, and Olivia, 9 months — currently live in Slovenia. The filing under the 1980 Hague Convention is a legal step forward, but no court ruling or visitation agreement has been reached yet.
The dispute has kept Dončić from the Slovenia national basketball team this summer as he returned to Los Angeles for Lakers training camp. Essentially Sports reports Dončić said his daughters are his top priority. A September 25 deadline for resolving the case with Goltes or the Slovenian courts passed without an agreement.
Daughters Remain in Slovenia as Custody Battle Continues
Gabriella and Olivia live with their mother in Slovenia, where local law keeps the custody filing confidential. Lakers Daily notes the Hague Convention petition is a formal legal mechanism for international custody disputes. Dončić's ex-fiancée, Goltes, has not publicly responded to the petition filing.
The exact details of what Dončić is seeking remain unclear — whether he wants his daughters to move to the U.S., travel arrangements, or temporary visitation rights. Basketball Network reports Dončić said he will "do whatever it takes" to resolve the situation. The timing and outcome of any court decision are not yet known.
Goltes Filed for Child Support in Los Angeles
In March, Anamaria Goltes filed for child support and legal fees in a Los Angeles court. People reported this marked an escalation in the legal dispute. However, Goltes later withdrew that petition, shifting focus back to Slovenian courts where the custody case is being handled.
Lakers Adjusted Team Schedule to Keep Dončić Close to Family
The custody battle has disrupted Dončić's professional life off the court. People reports the Lakers held a minicamp in Slovenia last summer so Dončić could stay near his family while managing his coaching and training obligations. This year, he chose to return to Los Angeles instead, prioritizing the upcoming season over extended time in Slovenia.
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