Pros

The introduction of joint custody reforms boosts marriage rates, particularly among people with previous divorce experience and those aged 35 or older.

Joint custody reforms have increased overall fertility rates and shifted fertility from outside marriage to inside marriage.

Joint custody reforms have lowered male suicide rates by about 9% over the long term.

Joint custody reforms have reduced the incidence of domestic violence.

Children of divorced parents growing up under joint custody reforms may have higher educational attainment.