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If the family breakup results from an occurrence of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, the PHA must ensure that the victim retains assistance. (For documentation requirements and policies related to domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, see section 16-IX.D of this plan.) SARA has discretion to determine which members of an assisted family continue to receive assistance if the family breaks up. However, if a court determines the disposition of property between members of the assisted family in a divorce or separation decree, SARA is bound by the court's determination of which family members continue to receive assistance. When a family on the waiting list breaks up into two otherwise eligible families, only one of the new families may retain the original application date. Other former family members may make a new application with a new application date if the waiting list is open. If a family breaks up into two otherwise eligible families while receiving assistance, only one of the new families will continue to be assisted. In the absence of a judicial decision, or an agreement among the original family members, SARA will determine which family retains their placement on the waiting list, or will continue to receive assistance taking into consideration the following factors: (1) the interest of any minor children, including custody arrangements, (2) the interest of any ill, elderly, or disabled family members, (3) any possible risks to family members as a result of domestic violence or criminal activity, and (4) the recommendations of social service professionals. Remaining Member of a Tenant Family [24 CFR 5.403] The HUD definition of family includes the remaining member of a tenant family, which is a member of an assisted family who remains in the unit when other members of the family have left the unit. Household members such as live-in aides, foster children, and foster adults do not qualify as remaining members of a family. If dependents are the only "remaining members of a tenant family" and there is no family member able or eligible to assume the responsibilities ofthe head of household, see Chapter 6, Section 6-I.B, for the policy on "Caretakers for a Child." 3-I.D. HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD [24 CFR 5.504(b)] Head of household means the adult member of the family who is considered the head for purposes of determining income eligibility and rent. The head of household is responsible for ensuring that the family fulfills all of its responsibilities under the program, alone or in conjunction with a cohead or spouse. The family may designate any qualified family member as the head of household. The head of household must have the legal capacity to enter into a lease under state and local law. A minor who is emancipated under state law maybe designated as head of household. 3-I.E. SPOUSE, COHEAD, AND OTHER ADULT A family may have a spouse or cohead, but not both [HUD-50058 IB, p.13]. Spouse means the marriage partner of the head of household. Page 3 -3 ~~02~2012