Section 3022.3 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Family Law Code >> Division 8. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.

. 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.