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    Feb 11, 2014, 11:58 PM
    Emancipated at 21? Removing parental rights, Abandonment
    Im trying hard to get into school now, My mother hasn't spoken to me in more than a year after kicking me out of her house, I live on my own and work as an EMT for NYS I am wondering if it would be possible to petition the court to have my parents parental rights terminated, on the grounds that they are refusing to provide for your support.
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    Feb 12, 2014, 12:01 AM
    They have no rights at this point, and have no obligation to support you.

    I will assume you are having trouble with student grants or loans due to parent income? Have you discussed this with the lender ?
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    Feb 12, 2014, 12:02 AM
    At 21 you are a legal adult and don't need emancipation.
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    Feb 12, 2014, 06:02 AM
    A parent's obligation to support their children ends when they reach majority. A parent's rights to control their children ends when they reach majority. So when you are 21 they have no rights to terminate and no obligations to sue for.
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