Which of the following is NOT a type of domicile?

• A. Domicile of origin
• B. Domicile of choice
• C. Domicile of dependency
• D. Domicile of residence

Answer: (D)

Domicile is the legal link that determines which jurisdiction’s laws apply to a person. There are three kinds you’ll see in common law: domicile of origin, which you acquire at birth from your father’s domicile; domicile of choice, which you obtain by moving somewhere with the intention to remain there permanently and actually establishing that residence; and domicile of dependency, which applies to someone lacking capacity and follows the domicile of their guardian or spouse. Domicile of residence, while a real place you may live, isn’t a formal category that creates a legal domicile with the same effect. You can reside in a country for years without changing your domicile if you don’t intend to settle there permanently, or you may retain your domicile of origin or adopt a domicile of choice through the proper intent and actions. So the option that isn’t a type of domicile is domicile of residence.