Plichta v. Plichta

NORTHCUTT, Judge.

The final judgment dissolving the Plich-tas’ marriage was entered on June 3, 2003. The judgment found that Mrs. Plichta had a need for a contribution to her attorney’s fees and that Mr. Plichta had the ability to pay them. It reserved jurisdiction to determine the amount to be awarded. Mrs. Plichta did not file a motion for attorney’s fees under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.525 until July 23, 2003. At Mr. Plichta’s behest, the circuit court.struck the motion for fees as untimely. She appeals that decision. We affirm.

At the time Mrs. Plichta filed her motion, rule 1.525…