Habitual Residence
/ˌhæbɪtʃuəl ˈrɛzɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The place where a person normally lives and has a degree of permanence, used in determining jurisdiction and applicable law in private international law.
The court determined the child's habitual residence before deciding custody.
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Commentary
Used primarily in private international law to establish legal connections for jurisdiction and applicable law, habitual residence is fact-sensitive and distinct from domicile or mere physical presence.
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