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Exclusive | Luka Doncic’s ex-fiancée’s child support case dismissed following snarky exchange in court

Nypost · · 443 words · By Edward Lewis
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Anamaria Goltes’ petition for child support from Luka Doncic was formally dismissed on Friday, but the disposition didn’t come without a little spice.

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What happened

Anamaria Goltes’ petition for child support from Luka Doncic was formally dismissed on Friday, but the disposition didn’t come without a little spice.

Why it matters

Attorneys for the Lakers superstar and his ex-fiancée appeared remotely in a Los Angeles County courtroom, and Doncic’s lawyer, Laura Wasser, jabbed at Goltes’ rep, Evan C.

Common ground

Lyons asked Wasser about her desire to quash and/or dismiss Goltes’ case, and quickly, Wasser used the opportunity to say Goltes and Itzkowitz had wasted her and her client’s time by initiating the matter.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Wasser, a high-powered divorce attorney who’s been nicknamed the “Disso Queen.””
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While Wikipedia confirms Laura Wasser is a celebrity divorce attorney, the specific nickname 'Disso Queen' is only mentioned in the context of the provided claim's narrative and not explicitly corroborated across the provided search results, although one source mentions her as 'Queen of Divorce'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — All's Fair is an American legal drama television series created by Ryan Murphy, and starring Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close. It premiered o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All's_Fair_(2025_TV_series)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Luigi Nicholas Mangione ( MAN-jee-OH-nee; born May 6, 1998) is an American former software engineer who pleaded guilty to the 2024 killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Born and ra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luigi_Mangione
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laura Allison Wasser (born 1968) is an American attorney specialising in divorce and known for her celebrity clients. She currently is chief of divorce evolution for Divorce.com.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Wasser
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Claim 2: “Goltes on that date formally requested child support from Doncic”
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The specific date of March 9 for the filing is mentioned in the Basketball Network source, but not corroborated by others.
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web search NEUTRAL — Luka Doncic’s ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, has filed a request to dismiss her petition for child support from the Los Angeles Lakers star.
https://www.aol.com/articles/lakers-luka-doncic-given-major-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Anamaria Goltes' petition for child support from Luka Doncic was formally dismissed on Friday, but the disposition didn't come without a little spice.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/luka-doncic-ex-fianc-e-173…
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web search NEUTRAL — luka doncic and Anamaria Goltes gett comp. Getty Composite.Luka Doncic's partner, Anamaria Goltes, just filed a petition for child support of their two minor children ... this according to documents o…
https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/10/luka-doncic-partner-files-pet…
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Claim 3: “Judge Melissa C. Lyons asked Wasser about her desire to quash and/or dismiss Goltes’ case”
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Multiple sources explicitly state that Judge Melissa C. Lyons presided over the hearing and questioned Laura Wasser about the dismissal/quashing of the case.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The detailed, alphabetized Content tables below the Multiple Stars table includes the names, locations, and categories of all the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The categories are motion picture…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stars_on_the_Hollywood…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During the 2024 United States presidential election, the Republican Party attempted to stunt voter access, election oversight, and post-election certification. They also attempted to use strategies to…
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Claim 4: “The hearing ended a nasty California court battle between Doncic and Goltes that began on March 9.”
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The specific start date of March 9 is mentioned in the Basketball Network source, but not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Legal systems vary between jurisdictions, with their differences analysed in comparative law. In civil law jurisdictions, a legislature or other central body codifies and consolidates the law.
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn about Illinois law and take action with free legal forms, referrals and clear information on issues dealing with family, housing, debt, work, and more.
https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · The meaning of LEGAL is of or relating to law. How to use legal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Legal.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal
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Claim 5: “Lyons granted the request for dismissal without prejudice”
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Three independent sources confirm that Judge Melissa C. Lyons granted the dismissal 'without prejudice'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Judge Melissa C. Lyons granted the dismissal without prejudice, meaning Goltes retains the right to file another case at a later date.
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1998918/child-support-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lyons then granted the dismissal without prejudice, meaning Luka’s ex-fiancée can still bring the petition again if she chooses. But the hearing ended there and then. The case began on March 9, when G…
https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-the-court/luka-doncics…
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web search NEUTRAL — Moments later, Lyons granted the request for dismissal without prejudice, meaning the case can be refiled at a later date. Both Wasser and Itzkowitz then thanked the court and logged off.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/luka-doncic-ex-fianc-e-173…
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Claim 6: “Attorneys for the Lakers superstar and his ex-fiancée appeared remotely in a Los Angeles County courtroom”
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Evidence from multiple sources confirms that lawyers for both parties attended the Los Angeles County Court hearing remotely.
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web search NEUTRAL — Find an attorney near you from 250,000+ lawyers nationwide. Read reviews, compare attorneys by practice area, and get legal help today from your trusted resource Attorneys.org.
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web search NEUTRAL — From Business: Attorney Gregg Theobald focuses his Lafayette, Indiana, practice on probate and estate planning. As an estate planning and probate lawyer, he helps his clients…
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web search NEUTRAL — Find a Lawyer. Join Now. Login. Tippecanoe County Bar Association. Find a Lawyer by Practice Area. Accidents or Property Damage. Administrative Law. Adoptions. Alcohol or Drug Offenses. Appeals. Bankr…
https://www.lafayettelawyers.org/find-a-lawyer/
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Claim 7: “the six-time NBA All-Star”
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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post identify Luka Doncic as a six-time NBA All-Star.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the six-time NBA All-Star
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/sports/luka-doncics-ex-asking-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Goltes has told Doncic and his camp that she’d drop her case against the six-time NBA All-Star if he agreed to fork over $50 million
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/sports/luka-doncics-ex-asking-…
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Claim 8: “In her Aug. 3 request to withdraw her petition, Goltes wrote that she wanted to resolve her dispute with Doncic “amicably”
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Claim 9: “Anamaria Goltes’ petition for child support from Luka Doncic was formally dismissed on Friday”
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Multiple independent sources (Eurohoops, Yahoo Sports/New York Post) confirm that Anamaria Goltes' child support petition against Luka Doncic was dismissed on a Friday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Anamaria Goltes’ petition seeking child support from Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was formally dismissed by a Los Angeles County court on Friday, according to the New York Post.
https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1998918/child-support-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Anamaria Goltes' petition for child support from Lakers star Luka Doncic was dismissed on Friday following a snarky exchange between attorneys representing the both sides.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/14/sports/luka-doncics-ex-fiancee…
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web search NEUTRAL — Former Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has filed documents seeking the dismissal of a child support petition filed by his ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes, according to a report from ESPN. The filings wer…
https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2026/03/21/luka-…
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Claim 10: “Doncic’s lawyer, Laura Wasser, jabbed at Goltes’ rep, Evan C. Itzkowitz”
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Multiple sources identify Laura Wasser as Doncic's attorney and Evan C. Itzkowitz as Goltes' representative, and note the tense interaction between them.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lawyers for both Dončić and his ex‑fiancée Goltes attended the hearing at Los Angeles County Court remotely. Dončić’s attorney Laura Wasser, widely dubbed the “Queen of Divorce”, opened the session by…
https://www.thesabamynews.com/news/the-petition-filed-by-luk…
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web search NEUTRAL — During the remote hearing, Wasser represented Doncic while Evan C. Itzkowitz appeared for Goltes.For now, the Los Angeles case is over. Doncic has cleared one legal hurdle, but the wider dispute with …
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/luka-doncic-gets-major-rel…
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web search NEUTRAL — When the judge asked Wasser on Friday about dismissing ot quashing the case, the experienced attorney took the opportunity to address Goltes’ lawyers, Evan C. Itzkowitz.
https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-the-court/luka-doncics…
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Claim 11: “She’s reportedly since asked for $50 million from Doncic to settle the issue.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 12: “Doncic hired Wasser, who then promptly asked the court to dismiss the case by stating that Goltes’ “California Petition is a clear attempt to forum shop”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific wording regarding 'forum shopping' used in the motion to dismiss.
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