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Cal. Family Code § 3022.3 (2026)
General Provisions — Right To Custody Of Minor Child
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Upon the trial of a question of fact in a proceeding to determine the custody of a minor child, the court shall, upon the request of either party, issue a statement of the decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision pursuant to Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7
cases (4 in the last 5 years), 2013–2021 · leading case: S.B. v. W.B. Ca5, No. F080028 (Cal. Ct. App. Apr. 9, 2021).
S.B. v. W.B. Ca5, No. F080028 (Cal. Ct. App. Apr. 9, 2021). “, § 632; Fam. Code, § 3022.3.) Although the trial court was not required to set forth the reasoning for its ruling in its written order, it would have been helpful on appeal given that we do not have the benefit of a reporter’s transcript.”
J.M. v. G.H. ca2/1, No. B305382 (Cal. Ct. App. Apr. 23, 2021). “” (Fam. Code, § 3022.3.) J.M. acknowledges, however, that courts have declined to require a statement of decision when requested by a party after a hearing on a motion or order to show cause (OSC).”
Wright v. Bryant, No. H047512 (Cal. Ct. App. July 15, 2021). “137(b)(1) [procedure for obtaining a settled statement]; Fam. Code, § 3022.3 [procedure for obtaining a statement of decision].”
In re Z.R. ca2/6, No. B300696 (Cal. Ct. App. Sept. 14, 2021). “” (Fam. Code, § 3022.3.) A statement of decision may also be required after a “‘special proceeding,’” such as a child custody determination.”
Marriage of Bischler, No. D061894 (Cal. Ct. App. Feb. 26, 2013). “(Fam. Code, § 3022.3; In re Marriage of Hebbring (1989) 207 Cal.”
Marriage of Boston, No. H039785 (Cal. Ct. App. Sept. 9, 2014). “” (Fam. Code, § 3022.3.) Nothing in the record indicates that Bruce requested a statement of decision from the trial court; therefore, Bruce has failed to show the trial court erred in this regard.”
Marriage of Williams & Duval, No. B253079 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 4, 2015). “” (Fam. Code, § 3022.3.) If the trial court will be concluded within one calendar day or in less than eight hours over more than one day, the request must be made prior to submission of the matter for decision.”
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