Teen tried to sue parents for financial support

I agree with his ruling.

It would've been a terrible precedent to set if they ruled in her favor.

That parent-child relationship is no doubt completely screwed now though.

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How long before a judge favors on the child's side?

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As soon as the child converts to islam against the parents wishes, or is gay or transgendered.

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How long before a judge favors on the child's side?

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is this really worth worrying about?

correct me if wrong, but i believe the judge only addressed the emergency aspect of it. they haven't made an official ruling on whether she is emancipated or not.

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is this really worth worrying about?

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I don't know you tell me? If a child of 18 wins a suit that says that parents have to continue paying for their financial support after they move out of the home regardless of their behavior, I think that would be a huge deal!

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And like entitled little bitch's everywhere she got her arse kicked by a sane judge.

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The case isn't over yet.

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She is living with her Lawyer.Go figure

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This seems like a plot out of a new "Wild Things" movie.

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i thought she was 18. Last time I checked that meant she was a grown up.

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Yes, and that is the issue if a court rules in her favor and forces her parents to continue supporting her.

Are Children Automatically Emancipated When They Turn 18?
No. Many people assume that turning 18 results in automatic emancipation. This is not so. There’s no set age that will trigger automatic emancipation in New Jersey.

Reaching the age of 18 provides the court with prima facie (Latin for “at first sight”) or presumptive proof of emancipation; but this presumption can be defeated with evidence that the 18-year-old child has not yet reached a truly independent status. For example, a court may not emancipate a child over the age of 18 if he or she is in still in college and relies on parental support, or if there is proof of a pre-existing disability that prevents a child over the age of 18 from gaining complete independence.

Granted this is from a divorce lawyer website which is mostly about child support payments after the turn 18.

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For example, a court may not emancipate a child over the age of 18 if he or she is in still in college and relies on parental support, or if there is proof of a pre-existing disability that prevents a child over the age of 18 from gaining complete independence.

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The child can't have it both ways. If she isn't emancipated at 18 then she is still subject to her parents rules while living in their home. If she voluntarily left the home at 18, she should be considered emancipated by her actions.