Having a choice between 2 MOCs is a great opportunity. Make sure u do your research when choosing. Find the MOC staff member that manages the Nom process and talk to them. Try to find out how competitive the district is. You can ask here to see if anyone has specific info on that district.
My DS as an AF dependent had an option of 2 different states. His Dad and I were married (still are), however, as a military spouse there were times that I had to declare residency in the state he was assigned to as a military member.
~ IE in NC, we purchased a home and according to them I was a NC resident. Bullet, as an ADAF member, was allowed to keep AK.
DS now was seen like hyyt8. Mom was NC resident, Dad was AK resident even though we were married.
This is what we were told, which falls in line with what 5Day is stating.
~ He could chose either AK or NC for noms, but NOT both.
We contacted both MOC staff members in charge of SA appointments, and then decided which state he would apply for as an applicant from a pool size perspective. Again, his Dad and I are married, it was just the loophole that the state created that forced me as a military spouse to become a resident.
Now, unfortunately because I have in-laws that are divorced, I would say talk to the folks now! ASAP is an understatement. They need to understand that how their divorce decree is written can be a factor too.
~ My SIL has physical custody, but in their decree, 1 year she gets to take them as a dependent and the next yr her ex gets to declare them. Her ex lives in the same state, but a different Congressional district.
That means for them, and from what I know, if her district was more competitive than her ex and since they rotate every year for tax returns their kids can work out statistically what might be a better chance.
However, in the end hyyt8, no you cannot have 6 noms.