Family Law: Section 271 Sanctions Not Awardable To Non-Parties To Family Law Litigation, Such As An Attorney For A Party

 

$88,000 Sanctions Award To A Party’s Former Attorney Reversed On Appeal.

     In Webb v. Webb, Case No. B269311 (2d Dist., Div. 8 June 13, 2017) (published), the Second District, Division 8 held that Family Code section 271 sanctions only applies to parties in a family law litigation case, not allowing for awards to non-parties—reversing an $88,000 sanctions award to a party’s former counsel (a non-party).