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Mortgages, deeds, property title, insurance policies, or leases containing
the names of both husband and wife to demonstrate joint ownership or tenancy
of a common residence;
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Automobile titles and insurance jointly held in the names of both husband and
wife;
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Bank records showing joint accounts
with regular activity in the form of regular deposits and withdrawals, joint
stock or mutual fund investments, or loans;
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Federal income tax returns showing the couple filed as “married, filing
jointly”;
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Evidence of additional commingling of financial resources containing both
names and the joint residence address on bills, invoices, credit card
accounts, utility bills, and membership cards for health clubs or video rental
stores;
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Birth
certificates of children born to the marriage;
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Driver’s licenses showing both husband and wife at the same address;
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Life
and health insurance records that show the spouse as a beneficiary or
dependent, joint wills, joint beneficiary designation on 40 1(k) or pension
funds;
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Proof
of joint membership in clubs or other organizations;
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Photographs of the wedding ceremony or reception showing not only the couple
but other people in attendance;
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Copies of bills related to wedding expenses,
other documents pertaining to the wedding arrangements, and mementos;
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Vacation or holiday photos taken over the last few years;
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Statements (on letterhead stationery whenever possible) from churches, civic
groups, and other organizations in which the couple has joint involvement;
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Notarized affidavits of third parties (parents, relatives, friends, clergy
members, co-workers, etc.) having knowledge of the bona fide marital
relationship; and
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Copies of previously filed 1-130, 1-765, and 1-485 applications by the abusive
spouse on behalf of the applicant, if available.