McNary Law

McNary Law Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning, and Mediation Attorneys serving Florida’s Suncoast. At McNary Law, your best interests are our priority.

McNary Law was founded by Libby McNary, who has been practicing law since 2010 and envisioned a firm dedicated to providing personalized legal representation tailored to each client’s unique needs. We recognize that legal matters can be deeply personal and often stressful, which is why we approach every case with care, clarity, and a cost-conscious strategy. By maintaining a focus on the big pictu

re while addressing every critical detail, we work to resolve legal challenges efficiently without compromising the outcome you deserve. Whether through negotiation or litigation, our team stands by your side, advocating tenaciously at every stage of the legal process.

The swings were questionable. The cause was not. Strategic Advisor Brendan McDowell and some friends hit the course at T...
08/07/2026

The swings were questionable. The cause was not.

Strategic Advisor Brendan McDowell and some friends hit the course at Tara Golf & Country Club for this year's Rowlett Academy K-8 Annual Golf Tournament, where McNary Law was proud to be a Partner Sponsor.

Supporting education is something we care deeply about, and the tournament proceeds fund Arts and Leadership programs for Rowlett students. Congrats to Rowlett on 16 years of this event!

McNary Law | Family Law & Estate Planning
Bradenton, FL | (941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law

08/06/2026

Five Times. One Firm. 🏆 McNary Law is the only firm ever voted Bradenton's Best in Family Law five times. Thank you, Bradenton, for trusting us with what matters most.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
📞 (941) 345-1662 | 🌐 mcnary.law
1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL

08/05/2026

Everyone is doing the Netflix documentary interview trend. We asked a different question: what if a family law and estate planning firm got the movie trailer treatment instead?

Behind the drama, the real story is simpler. Divorce, custody, and estate planning are some of the most important chapters in a person's life, and they deserve an attorney who takes them seriously.

No sequel required. Just a plan.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Future
(941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law

Parody. Not an actual Netflix production. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Netflix.

08/04/2026

This one means a lot. Bradenton voted McNary Law among the best in Estate Law and Wills & Trusts Law for 2026. Family law built this firm, and watching our estate planning practice earn that same community trust is a milestone we won't forget. Thank you, Bradenton.

McNary Law | Guiding Families, Protecting Futures.
📞 (941) 345-1662 | 🌐 mcnary.law
1904 Manatee Ave W, Suite 200, Bradenton, FL

Bradenton's Best is the Bradenton Herald's annual People's Choice awards, decided entirely by community vote. For 2026, ...
08/03/2026

Bradenton's Best is the Bradenton Herald's annual People's Choice awards, decided entirely by community vote.

For 2026, McNary Law has been voted Bradenton's Best in Family Law for the fifth time, making us the only firm ever to win the category five times.

This year, the community also voted us among Bradenton's Best in two more categories: Estate Law and Wills & Trusts Law.

Recognition that comes directly from the people we serve will always mean the most.

Few divorce topics generate more anxiety or more outdated information than alimony. Florida’s alimony statute was signif...
07/24/2026

Few divorce topics generate more anxiety or more outdated information than alimony. Florida’s alimony statute was significantly amended in 2023, and much of what you will read online describes a law that no longer exists.

Here is what section 61.08, Florida Statutes, provides today: https://mcnary.law/blog/florida-alimony-law/

We are looking for a Family Law Paralegal to join our growing team. If you're organized, compassionate, and want to trul...
07/23/2026

We are looking for a Family Law Paralegal to join our growing team. If you're organized, compassionate, and want to truly make a difference for our clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post!

Resumes can be sent directly to [email protected]

07/21/2026

What happens in the first 24 hours after Florida removes a child from a parent?

When the Department of Children and Families removes a child, that removal starts a dependency case under Chapter 39, Florida Statutes. The first court date is called a shelter hearing, and under § 39.401 and § 39.402 it must be held within 24 hours of removal. A judge decides whether there is probable cause to keep the child in shelter status while the case continues. Parents have the right to be heard at that hearing and the right to an attorney, including appointed counsel if they cannot afford one.

Questions about dependency cases or what happens after a removal? Call McNary Law at (941) 345-1662 or visit mcnary.law.

This is general information about Florida law, not legal advice. Every situation is different. Please consult an attorney about your specific circumstances.

07/17/2026

"The goal is not to win the breakup. The goal is to build the next chapter."

Florida law is actually built around this idea.

The stated purposes of Florida's divorce statute include promoting the amicable settlement of disputes between spouses and reducing the harm the process can cause to spouses and children (Fla. Stat. § 61.001).

Florida is also a no-fault state. To grant a divorce, the court asks whether the marriage is irretrievably broken, not who is to blame for it (§ 61.052).

And for couples who want to stay out of the courtroom, the Collaborative Law Process Act makes it Florida policy to encourage peaceful, voluntary, nonadversarial resolution (§ 61.55).

The system is designed for resolution, not revenge. Your energy is better spent on the life you are building next.

McNary Law, PLLC | Family Law and Estate Planning
(941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law

This content is general information only, not legal advice. Every situation is different. Consult a Florida family law attorney about your specific circumstances.

07/15/2026

Divorcing a business owner? The paycheck is only part of the picture.

Under Florida law, business income for support purposes means gross receipts minus the ordinary and necessary expenses required to produce that income. Perks count too: reimbursed expenses or in-kind payments that reduce living expenses are treated as income (Section 61.30, Florida Statutes).

The business itself is also on the table. Florida values marital interests in a closely held business at fair market value, and enterprise goodwill can be a marital asset (Section 61.075, Florida Statutes).

That is why a forensic accountant or valuation professional is often part of the divorce team. The numbers deserve a closer look.

McNary Law, PLLC
(941) 345-1662 | mcnary.law

This content is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading or engaging with this post does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every situation is different. Consult a licensed Florida attorney about your specific circumstances.

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