A [[Sanction|sanction]] under [[Cal. Fam. Code § 271]] for conduct that frustrates the policy of promoting [[Settlement|settlement]] or increases the cost of [[Litigation|litigation]]. - **Payable to:** The other party (not the court) - **No cap:** Amount equals actual [[Attorney|attorney]] fees and costs caused by the conduct - **No need-based requirement:** Requesting party does not have to show financial need - **Financial burden check:** Court cannot impose a sanction that creates an unreasonable financial burden on the sanctioned party Applies to conduct by a party or their [[Attorney|attorney]], but the sanction is imposed only against the party (not counsel). Unlike [[Glossary/1/177 Sanctions|177 Sanctions]], which go to the court, 271 sanctions compensate the other party. --- #Glossary #Sanctions #California-Family-Code