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ESA SNAP Policy Manual 46 Example Henrick provides a court order showing a $500 legal obligation to pay child support to his daughter, Crissy, who is living with her mother (custodial parent). While the court order verifies the legal obligation and legal obligation amount, it does not verify the actual amount Henrick pays each month. Additional verification is required, such as a written statement from Crissy’s mother confirming the monthly payment amount received each month from Henrick or a cancelled check showing payments made. For more information, see Section 12.5, Child Support Deduction. 5.3.4 Verification of Shelter Expenses 5.3.4.1 Excess Shelter Deduction For households claiming a shelter deduction, ESA must verify shelter expenses (other than heat, utilities and telephone) the household pays when reported at initial application. At recertification, mid-certification or when a change is reported, ESA must verify the expense when any of the following conditions are met:  The source of the expense (i.e. who is responsible for paying the expense) has changed.  The household moved to a new address.  The amount of the expense has changed by more than $25 monthly.  The information provided is incomplete, inaccurate, inconsistent or outdated. If a household has a shelter deduction and reports a new address, ESA must ask for verification of shelter costs at the new address before allowing the deduction to continue. Examples of acceptable verification include the following:  Rent or mortgage − Statement from the institution holding the mortgage − Rent receipt − Cancelled rent or mortgage checks − Statement by the lender, landlord or manager − Current lease  Property tax − Bills or statements from the taxing authority  Property insurance − Bills or statements from the insurance company − A copy of a current receipt Return