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In the case of a common law marriage, the couple must demonstrate that they hold themselves to <br />be married (e.g., by telling the community they are married, calling each other husband and wife, <br />using the same last name, filing joint income tax returns). <br />Certification by the head of household is normally sufficient verification. If SAHA has <br />reasonable doubts about a marital relationship, SAHA will require the family to document the <br />marriage. <br />Separation or Divorce <br />A certified copy of a divorce decree, signed by a court officer, is required to document that a <br />couple is divorced. <br />A copy of acourt-ordered maintenance or other court record is required to document a <br />separation. <br />If no court document is available, documentation from acommunity-based agency will be <br />accepted. <br />Certification by the head of household is normally sufficient verification. If SAHA has <br />reasonable doubts about a separation or divorce, SAHA will require the family to document the <br />divorce, or separation. <br />Absence of Adult Member <br />If an adult member who was formerly a member of the household is reported to be permanently <br />absent, the family must provide evidence to support that the person is no longer a member of the <br />family (e.g., documentation of another address at which the person resides such as a lease or <br />utility bill). <br />Foster Children and Foster Adults <br />Third-party verification from the state or local government agency responsible for the placement <br />of the individual with the family is required. <br />7-II.E. VERIFICATION OF STUDENT STATUS <br />SAHA requires families to provide verification of student status at the time of eligibility <br />appointment for all family members of school age. Verification of status is also required for all <br />students who are 18 years of age or older. This information will be verified only if: <br />The family claims full-time student status for an adult other than the head, spouse, or co- <br />head, or <br />The family claims a childcare deduction to enable a family member to further his or her <br />education. <br />The family includes a student enrolled in an institution of higher education. <br />iii29iio Page 7-11 <br />