| Childcare issues | Letters from providers as proof of past child care. |
| Issues with scheduling at work | Past work schedule, pay stubs, termination letter, unemployment. |
| Personal illness or illness of a family member | Medical records showing appointments or hospitalizations during the timeframe in question, doctor's note. |
| Death of a family member or close friend | Obituary, death certificate. |
| Transportation issues | Car repair receipts, police reports, insurance claims, bus schedule. |
| Housing concerns | Section 8, eviction notice, lease agreement, utility disconnect notice, police report. |
| Other (school/work/life balance, relationships) | Detailed explanation, daily schedule. |
| Legal issues | Court orders, police report, subpoena, incarceration, custody, jury notice, clerk of court receipt. |