§ 12003

Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 50, Sec. 122. (SB 1005) Effective January 1, 2017.

For the purposes of this chapter, neither the residence nor domicile of the spouse shall be deemed the residence or domicile of the other, but each may have a separate residence or domicile dependent upon proof of the fact and not on legal presumption.

For the purposes of this chapter, a minor child shall be deemed to have resided in the state during any period in which such child has been physically present in the state.

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