Section 29-7001. DOMICILE - GENERAL

 

7001.1For the purposes of this chapter, the term “domicile” means the present fixed place of residence of an individual to which he or she returns following temporary absences and at which he or she intends to reside indefinitely.

 

7001.2No person may have more than one domicile simultaneously.

 

7001.3Domicile cannot be established initially in the District of Columbia unless:

 

(a)One actually resides, in the sense of being physically present, in the District of Columbia; coupled with

 

(b)A present intent to reside indefinitely in the District; and

 

7001.4Once domicile is established in the District of Columbia, actual residence in the District is not required.

 

7001.5Once a domicile has been established, a person retains that domicile unless the evidence affirmatively shows that the domicile has been abandoned.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 5013, 5015 (June 1, 2001).