NBA superstar Luka Doncic has enlisted one of the world's most renowned divorce attorneys, Laura Wasser, as his bitter legal battle with ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes intensifies. The 27-year-old Los Angeles Lakers point guard is contesting a petition for child support and attorney fees filed by Goltes, 28, earlier this month.
Legal Strategy and Jurisdictional Dispute
Doncic has asked a judge to dismiss Goltes' petition, arguing it was filed in the wrong country and is procedurally defective. Wasser, known as the 'Disso Queen' for her formidable record in celebrity breakups, joined Doncic's team days after the petition was submitted. Her first move was to request the court throw out the case, citing jurisdictional issues.
Goltes filed the petition in Los Angeles, despite residing in Slovenia with their two daughters since last May. Doncic and the children are not California residents, and he claims Goltes has refused to join him there over the past year. The basketball player asserts he filed a prior petition in Slovenia addressing child support and custody, making the California filing legally improper.
Financial and Custody Details
Doncic, on a three-year, $165 million contract with the Lakers, states he already covers all expenses for their two-year-old daughter Gabriela and three-month-old Olivia. He is seeking dismissal of the petition on grounds of procedural defects. The dispute has escalated into a transatlantic custody battle, with Doncic quietly filing an injunction to see his daughters after Goltes relocated to Slovenia.
During a visit to Slovenia for Olivia's birth in December, Doncic reportedly begged Goltes to allow Gabriela to return to California with him. The situation turned contentious, leading to police being called to Kranj Maternity Hospital. Officers interviewed both parties but found no criminal offenses by Doncic, according to reports.
Laura Wasser's Celebrity Clientele
Wasser brings a star-studded portfolio to the case, having represented high-profile clients like Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Dr. Dre, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Garner, and Ryan Reynolds. She also assisted Johnny Depp during his 2016 divorce from Amber Heard and recently helped Post Malone secure a legal victory in a child custody case.
The hiring of Wasser underscores the high stakes in Doncic's legal war, which has drawn significant media attention. As the case unfolds, it highlights the complexities of international custody disputes and the role of top legal talent in navigating them.
