California · Family Code
FAM §3082: When a request for joint custody is granted or denied, the court, upon the request of any party, shall state in its decision the reasons for granting or denying the request.
What this law says, in plain English
When a court decides a joint custody request, it must provide written reasons for its decision if either party asks for them.
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When a request for joint custody is granted or denied, the court, upon the request of any party, shall state in its decision the reasons for granting or denying the request. A statement that joint physical custody is, or is not, in the best interest of the child is not sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this section.
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