Family Code section 271

Family Law: One Section 271 Sanctions Award Reversed And Another Affirmed

July 25, 2026

Reversed Order Occurred Because Litigant Could Pursue Option To Present Oral Testimony Even If That Strategy Was Unsuccessful. In Marriage of Diaz and Zesati, Case Nos. 338823 et al. (2d Dist., Div. 7 July 21, 2026) (unpublished), ex-husband was assessed two Family Code section 271 sanctions awards, one for $27,000 and the other for $9,500

Family Law: Marriage of Hoch Opinion Now Published

Cases: Family Law

March 17, 2026

Case Held That Not Stipulating To Legal Separation On Religious Grounds And Not Particularizing Family Code Section 271 Sanctions Request Led To A Reversal. On February 20, 2026, we posted on Marriage of Hoch, Case No. G063467 (4th Dist., Div. 3 Feb. 17, 2026) (unpublished), which held that Family Code section 271 sanctions were not