CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Attorney Fees
......Sanctions
.........Fam. Code §271
............Timing
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The CRC 3.1702 time limits for filing a motion for sanctions do not apply to a post-judgment request, but laches may still be a defense.

Need not wait until end of litigation to assess F.C. 271 sanctions.

Sanctions properly awarded at end of lawsuit when effect of party's wrongful conduct throughout case can be judged.