Amezquita v. Archuleta

Opinion

NICHOLSON, Acting P. J.

Family Code section 4962 allows California courts to modify another state’s child support order if, among other things, the obligor of the order “resides” in California. The question presented is whether a person “resides” in California while stationed here in the military, even though his domicile remains in another state. We conclude he does not “reside” here for the purpose of applying Family Code section 4962. Because the trial court concluded otherwise and modified the support order, we reverse.

Background

The parties, who have three children (bom in 1981,…