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surrendered until another domicile is acquired. You may have severalresidences, but you can have only one domicile at any given time.Members of the military are presumed to retain the domicile of theirhome state, unless they are able to prove otherwise. Under the UniformMarriage and Divorce Act, however, a member of the armed servicesmay obtain a divorce in the place where he or she is stationed.Residence RequirementsA residence is a place where you actually live, or reside. It may ormay not be your domicile.Example 3. While attending college, Kathleen Zacharias livedin a dormitory in California (her residence). She spent thesummer working at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming(another residence). Her domicile during this entire period, however,was her home in Kansas because it was her principal placeof abode and she intended to return there to live in the future.In addition to requiring that persons seeking divorces be domiciledin their jurisdiction, most states have particular residence requirements.Example 4. Myrna Clouser lived with her husband, Pete, in Arizona.When marital difficulties arose, she left and went to livewith her parents in New Mexico. Upon seeking a divorce in thatstate, however, she was told she would have to live in New Mexicofor at least six months before bringing the divorce action.Child Supportand VisitationLouis Ingram’s parentsare divorced. Hismother has custodyof him and his twosisters, and his fatherhas visitation rights.Last month Mr. Ingramlost his job, and hestopped paying childsupport. Louis’s motherrefuses to allow hisfather further visitation.Should Louis’s motherallow visitation? Shouldhis father pay somethingtoward childsupport?Reviewing What You Learned1. What is the difference between an annulment,a legal separation, and a divorce?2. Explain the general grounds for anannulment.3. In legal terms, contrast a legal separationwith a divorce.4. Describe the common grounds for divorce.5. How does distinguishing between one’sresidence and one’s domicile relate to adivorce proceeding?Critical Thinking ActivityNo-Fault Divorce Why do you think moststates have a no-fault divorce law?Legal Skills in ActionDivorce Law Several top lawyers from aroundthe country have been debating the currentdivorce laws. Imagine you have a chance to addto their discussion. Write a letter to the lawyersexplaining what you would like to see changedabout the current divorce laws in this country.Chapter 32: Divorce and Its Legal Consequences 701