Domicile

Question 1

What is the general rule re domiciles?

Answer 1

Keep old domicile until new domicile perfected

Question 2

What is domicile by choice?

Answer 2

Person w/ domicile capacity acquires domicile when 2 conditions satisfied:
1) physical presence in new domicile; AND
2) intent to remain permanently/indefinitely in new domicile

Question 3

For domicile by choice, is a fleeting presence in new domicile enough?

Answer 3

Yes IF intent clear

Question 4

What is domicile by operation of law?

Answer 4

Individual who lacks domicile capacity is assigned one by law

Question 5

2 rules for children under domicile by operation of law?

Answer 5

1) newborns assigned domicile of their parents
2) when divorce, child assigned domicile of custodial parent

Question 6

2 rules for incompetents under domicile by operation of law?

Answer 6

1) mentally incompetent individual assigned domicile of parents
2) person who becomes incompetent after acquiring domicile by choice retains chosen domicile