Domicile of minor child

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    (a)    (1)    If a minor child has only 1 parent, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the parent.

        (2)    If the parents of a minor child live together, and the child lives with them, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the parents.

    (b)    If the parents of a minor child live apart, the domicile of the child is the same as that of:

        (1)    the parent to whom custody is awarded; or

        (2)    if custody has not been awarded, the parent with whom the child lives.

    (c)    If a minor child does not live with either parent, the domicile of the child is the same as that of the person who acts in the capacity of a parent.


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