{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3082","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3082","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN [3000. - 3465.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD [3020. - 3204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Joint Custody [3080. - 3089.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/joint-custody-3082","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}