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Marriage SAHA Policy In the case of a common law marriage, the couple must demonstrate that they hold themselves to be married (e.g., by telling the community they are married, calling each other husband and wife, using the same last name, filing joint income tax returns). Certification by the head of household is normally sufficient verification. If SAHA has reasonable doubts about a marital relationship, SAHA will require the family to document the marriage. Separation or Divorce SAHA Policy A certified copy of a divorce decree, signed by a court officer, may be required to document that a couple is divorced. A copy of a court -ordered maintenance or other court record may be required to document a separation. Absence of Adult Member SAHA Policy If an adult member who was formerly a member of the household is reported to be permanently absent, the family must provide evidence to support that the person is no longer a member of the family (e.g., documentation of another address at which the person resides such as a lease or utility bill). Foster Children and Foster Adults SAHA Policy Third -party verification from the state or local government agency responsible for the placement of the individual with the family is required. 7-II.E. VERIFICATION OF STUDENT STATUS General Requirements SAHA Policy SAHA requires families to provide verification of student status at the time of eligibility appointment for all family members of school age. Verification of status is also required for all students who are 18 years of age or older. This information will be verified only i£ o The family claims full-time student status for an adult other than the head, spouse, or co-head, or o The family claims a childcare deduction to enable a family member to further his or her education. o The family includes a student enrolled in an institution of higher education. Verification of full-time student status includes all of the following: 4-15