Conflict of Laws

Conflict of laws is the study of how the answer to a legal problem is affected by the fact that the elements of the problem have contacts with more than one jurisdiction.

• Where may the parties resolve the dispute?
• What law will a court apply?
• What will be the effect of any judgment?

• Domicile or origin:  Where you were born Until the age of majority.
• Domicile of choice:  Where you choose to live.
• Domicile by operation of law: Generally applied to domestic relations (spouses)