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Teen Who Sued Parents For College Tuition Drops Lawsuit The 18-year-old New Jersey girl who sued her parents for college tuition after moving out of her home days before her birthday has now returned home and dropped the lawsuit. via USA Today A high school senior who gained international notoriety by suing her parents for child support and college tuition formally dismissed her lawsuit Tuesday. Rachel Canning, 18, of Lincoln Park, N.J., moved out of her parents’ home two days before her 18th birthday in November but returned last week. Canning — accompanied by her lawyer, Tanya N. Helfand; her parents, Sean and Elizabeth Canning; and their lawyer, Angelo Sarno — appeared early Tuesday before Judge Peter A. Bogaard of state Superior Court here. The judge accepted brief testimony from Rachel Canning on her decision to dismiss the complaint and found that she was making “a knowing and voluntary decision,” according to a copy of the dismissal order. She sued her parents Feb. 24, claiming they had cut off emotional and financial support when she turned 18 on Nov. 1. Her parents counter-claimed that their daughter had become increasingly belligerent, refused to follow household rules, was drinking and would not break up with a boyfriend they considered a bad influence. After the Cannings ceased paying for the final half of Rachel Canning’s senior year at Morris Catholic and appeared unwilling to pay upcoming college costs, she filed a suit for “constructive abandonment.” Rachel Canning unexpectedly returned home March 11, and her parents lawyer, Angelo Sarno, said the family wanted to move on. Sounds like somebody learned her lesson the hard way. Just what she needed if you ask us!

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