Blake Lively has formally requested an extension from a federal judge to prepare her submission regarding attorneys' fees in her recently settled lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.

The actress's legal team cited a demanding schedule, including international travel and other professional commitments, as the primary reasons for needing additional time.

Lively's lawyers communicated this request in a letter to the judge overseeing the case.

The original deadline for submitting the necessary paperwork was set for June 22.

However, Lively is seeking at least an additional seven days, and potentially up to 30 more days, which would push the new deadline into mid-July.

This development matters to the audience because it provides insight into the ongoing procedural aspects of a high-profile legal dispute involving a well-known celebrity.

According to TMZ, the "Gossip Girl" alum's legal representatives explained that if the judge intends to hear arguments on the amount of legal fees to be awarded, they require sufficient time to compile all relevant arguments and billing records.

This process is reportedly complicated by the conflicting personal and professional obligations of Lively and her legal team.

Earlier in the legal proceedings, Blake Lively was awarded legal fees but was unsuccessful in her attempt to secure punitive damages against Justin Baldoni.

The current request for an extension focuses solely on the administrative process of detailing the attorneys' fees she is seeking.