NBA star, Luka Doncic and his longtime fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, have officially separated as of March 2026, marking a major turning point for the high-profile couple. He confirmed the split in a statement to ESPN, citing the difficulty of being away from his daughters while playing in the U.S. The split has moved into the legal spotlight following reports that Anamaria filed a petition in California for child support and legal fees. Luka, on the other hand, has expressed his commitment to fight to be with his daughters legally. Amid that, here’s a look at how much he might end up paying child support if he loses his suit.
How much child support could Luka Doncic end up paying Anamaria Goltes?
Legal experts and news outlets, including MARCA, have highlighted two primary scenarios for calculating child support. If the case is processed in California, where Luka Doncic currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, the state’s high-income guidelines would apply. As the NBA star earns over USD 3 million monthly (before taxes) under his three-year, USD 165 million contract, experts estimate that child support could range from 10 percent to 20 percent of his net income. Additionally, California courts consider the emotional bond between the child and the parent.
The amount of time each parent spends with the children, as well as their financial status and standard of living, is also considered before granting custody. In simple terms, a parent’s ability to care for a child is what the California legal system deems most important. Their ability to pay for childcare and health expenses alongwith their availability for the little one during their need, is looked at in California.
How will the child support criteria change if the case is handled in Slovenia?
Slovenian law does not use a rigid percentage formula as some U.S. states do. Instead, courts assess the child’s reasonable needs and the parent’s ability to meet them and to ensure that the child maintains a standard of living similar to the parent’s. The court evaluates lifestyle costs, including housing, schooling, and international travel. A child support case handled in Slovenia for high-income earners like Luka Doncic could result in monthly child support payments estimated between USD 20,000 and USD 100,000, according to MARCA.
The maintenance amount is set according to the parent’s total annual income and overall financial situation. Support amounts are adjusted every January based on the consumer price index in Slovenia. Parents are typically obligated to provide support until the child turns 18, or up to age 26 if the ward is regularly enrolled in higher education.
Current Status of Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes’ legal case
As of March 11, 2026, Anamaria Goltes has filed a petition for child support and attorney fees for their two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia. While the initial petition was filed in California, legal experts note that because Anamaria and the children have lived in Slovenia since May 2025, the case could be transferred there. Regarding Luke’s position, reports indicated that Luca has always covered his daughters’ expenses without limitation and has filed an interim injunction in a Slovenian court to seek immediate contact with them.
More about Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes
Luka Doncic and Anamaria have been engaged since July 7, 2023, after seven years of dating, during a romantic trip to the beautiful Lake Bled in Slovenia. The NBA star chose the date to align with his jersey number, 77. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter, Gabriela, on November 30, 2023. They announced the birth of their second daughter, Olivia, on December 6, 2025.
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