Two Requirements for Individual’s State Citizenship Domicile in the State, and Either –Citizen of the US, Born or Naturalized, or –Alien admitted for permanent residence
Domicile in a State Starting Point –Children have parents’ domicile –People keep their existing domicile until a new one is established Change of domicile requires –Physical residence, and –Intent to indefinitely reside
Ben was born in Nashville. What was his citizenship at birth?
Ben goes to college in Boston Ben says, “I’ll never live in MO again!” Ben says, “I want to live in California and make movies!” Ben visits CA & says, “Yessiree Bob, this is the place for me!” Ben marries Emily in Boston. Emily is from NY. Ben & Emily go to graduate school in Philadelphia.