California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
WIC §12003: 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
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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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