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Justin Baldoni appears to be focusing on family time following the latest development in his ongoing legal dispute with Blake Lively.

On Wednesday, September 2, the Jane the Virgin actor shared a glimpse of a special trip through the United Kingdom with his two children, Maiya Grace Baldoni and Maxwell Roland-Samuel Baldoni. The outing marked one of Baldoni’s first public updates since Lively faced an unfavorable decision in the dispute over legal fees.

The 42-year-old actor captioned the series of photos, “Epic Daddy-kids trip through the UK,” giving followers a look at his time away with his children.

Baldoni appeared cheerful and relaxed throughout the pictures. The actor was seen enjoying both indoor and outdoor gaming activities with his two children, seemingly making the most of their time together.

The actor also appeared to take extra precautions to protect his children’s privacy. Their faces were kept out of view in the shared photographs, an approach that allows Baldoni to document the family trip without exposing his children to additional public attention surrounding his highly publicized legal battle.

Baldoni shares his two children with his wife, Emily Baldoni. The couple celebrated 13 years together in July, continuing a long-standing relationship that has remained an important part of the actor’s personal life.

Blake Lively faces setback over legal fees

Baldoni’s family trip comes amid the latest chapter in his legal dispute with Lively, which has attracted significant attention since the actress filed her lawsuit in December 2024.

The latest development involved Lively’s request for reimbursement of legal expenses. She was awarded nearly $4 million in attorneys’ fees, a figure that represented only part of the amount she had sought.

According to reports, Lively had requested approximately $7.5 million in attorneys’ fees in connection with the case. She also received $539,514.01 in litigation costs, meaning the final amount awarded fell considerably short of her original request.

The decision came as another significant moment in the legal battle between the actress and Baldoni, whose dispute has continued to generate headlines and public statements from both sides.

Lively was recently seen in New York City alongside her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and her sister, Robyn Lively. Her public appearance appeared to show a united family front despite the latest legal development.

Baldoni’s lawyer responds to the ruling

Baldoni’s response to the decision was not limited to his family outing. His legal representative, Bryan Freedman, also addressed the ruling and portrayed the decision as a positive outcome for Baldoni’s side.

Freedman criticized Lively’s request for nearly $8 million in attorneys’ fees and costs, pointing to the difference between the amount she sought and the amount ultimately awarded.

The legal representative’s comments added another layer to an already contentious dispute, with both sides continuing to defend their respective positions throughout the proceedings.

Meanwhile, Lively has yet to make a detailed public response to the latest ruling. Her silence has added to speculation about how she intends to proceed as the legal battle continues.

For Baldoni, however, his latest social media update focused less on the courtroom and more on spending time with his children. His cheerful UK photographs offered a glimpse of a quieter side of his life as the highly publicized dispute continues to unfold.

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