The question is one of fact rather than law, and it frequently depends upon a variety of circumstances, which differ as widely as the peculiarities of individuals. . . . In order to acquire a new domicile there must be a union of residence and intention. Residence without intention, or intention without residence, is of no avail. Mere change of residence although continued for a long time, does not effect a change of domicile, while a change of residence even for a short time, with the intention in good faith to change the domicile, has that effect. . . . There must be a present, definite, and honest purpose to give up the old and take up the new place as the domicile of the person whose status is under consideration. . . .
Motives are immaterial, except as they indicate intention.
A change of domicile may be made through caprice, whim, or fancy, for business, health, or pleasure, to secure a change of climate, or change of laws, or for any reason whatever, provided there is an absolute and fixed intention to abandon one and acquire another, and the acts of the person affected confirm the intention. . No pretense or deception can be practiced, for the intention must be honest, the action genuine, and the evidence to establish both clear and convincing. The animus manendi must be actual with no animo revertendi. . . . This discussion shows what an important and essential bearing intention has upon domicile. It is always a distinct and material fact to be established.