Teen sues parents after being ‘kicked out,’ wants money

[momrids6]

I hope the courthouse door gives her a little nudge on the backside on the way out.

 

[Ladylub]

The Lawyer she lives with is paying the bill but I bet the amount of legal fees is figured into the suit also.

Yes it is I read the article from dailymail that said she was suing for tuition, expenses, transportation costs, legal fees and pay for the remainder of her senior yr. Pretty sure I have seen this site linked before but let me know if its not okay and I'll take it out.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...n-away-believed-better-own.html#ixzz2v1KGG3Zy

 

[Opie]

Lest I find myself on a timeout from WS, just one word: B.R.A.T.

 

[TroyinTX]

Good lord. The "entitlement" attitude that has unfortunately become SO prevalent in our society REALLY irks the heck out of me.

 

[Ladylub]

As a resident of New Jersey, I can attest to the enormously high property taxes, that her parents already pay toward a public education.

My own child went to private school for years and years and it's like paying twice!

She should appreciate the education they were WILLING to give her for the small price of common courtesy and respect.


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My only thing about this is they signed the contract with the school not the daughter. Once she graduations that obligation ends especially if they did not sign anything saying they would pay for a private college education. She should be very thankful for what they have been able to give her so far.

 

[i.b.nora]

If I were the University of Vermont (her first choice) or any of the other colleges who have supposedly offered her scholarships, I would withdraw my offer immediately. No ifs, ands, or buts. She is, imo, big trouble!!!

The only thing I see the parents being possibly obligated to is the tuition to Morris Catholic High School.

 

[Karmady]

Could happen, but the child could certainly attend her local public school for free, which is funded by the community. I don't know a thing about her school specifically, but I believe NJ is known for its fantastic public schools, isn't it?

Reading about the dad a bit, turns out he actually graduated from the same public high school the daughter would have attended.

 

[AnaTeresa]

It sounds like entitlement, but I wonder if there's more to this story. Even if a family was kind enough to take a child in during conflict with her parents, to suggest and facilitate a lawsuit, it sounds like there's more going on.

If anything, the parents were the ones to enroll her in private school, and thus should be obligated to finish paying out the year. The other requests are a bit more problematic, but I really believe there's more to this story we're not hearing. I can't believe a lawyer would waste $12k on a frivolous suit for someone else's child - or that most family law attorneys would even touch this case, without some significant information we're missing here.

Waiting to see how this all plays out. Even if someone wants attention, they're not ponying up twelve grand for a random kid to gain it.

 

[ScarlettScarpetta]

Reading about the dad a bit, turns out he actually graduated from the same public high school the daughter would have attended.

This is what is getting to me. They cared about her education. Made sure she went to a good school and got a good education. They could have sent her to public school and that would be that.

I am so irritated with this child. I raised a teen girl. It ain't no picnic.

 

[nrdsb4]

If anything, the parents were the ones to enroll her in private school, and thus should be obligated to finish paying out the year. The other requests are a bit more problematic, but I really believe there's more to this story we're not hearing. I can't believe a lawyer would waste $12k on a frivolous suit for someone else's child - or that most family law attorneys would even touch this case, without some significant information we're missing here.

I agree that we don't know the whole story, but I can well believe a lawyer would file a frivolous lawsuit. I happens all too often, I'm afraid. There are wonderful lawyers out there, but as we all know, there are also a whole slew of others who are very integrity challenged.

 

[Karmady]

It sounds like entitlement, but I wonder if there's more to this story. Even if a family was kind enough to take a child in during conflict with her parents, to suggest and facilitate a lawsuit, it sounds like there's more going on.

If anything, the parents were the ones to enroll her in private school, and thus should be obligated to finish paying out the year. The other requests are a bit more problematic, but I really believe there's more to this story we're not hearing. I can't believe a lawyer would waste $12k on a frivolous suit for someone else's child - or that most family law attorneys would even touch this case, without some significant information we're missing here.

Waiting to see how this all plays out. Even if someone wants attention, they're not ponying up twelve grand for a random kid to gain it.

I have a feeling it may be political in some way. Canning holds a lucrative position with Mt. Olive (or did). Mt. Olive and Rockaway, where Inglesino lives, are very close together. And all three towns, including Lincoln Park, are in Morris County, where Inglesino was a freeholder.

http://newjerseyhills.com/mt_olive_...cle_3a603124-150e-11e1-b8d4-001cc4c002e0.html

jmo

 

[Destiny617]

A partial ruling today that her parents do not have to pay her high school tuition. As to the remainder of the complaint (pertaining to college tuition) has been delayed until April 22.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/rachel-canning-sues-parents-make-cover-school-expenses/story?id=22768908

Filed court documents
http://cbsnewyork.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/rachel-canning.pdf

 

[ScarlettScarpetta]

A partial ruling today that her parents do not have to pay her high school tuition. As to the remainder of the complaint (pertaining to college tuition) has been delayed until April 22.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/rachel-canning-sues-parents-make-cover-school-expenses/story?id=22768908

Filed court documents
http://cbsnewyork.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/rachel-canning.pdf

Good. If she wants to live in the real world, Which she is not yet, Then she should have to pay for it. JMO.

If she wants to get her act together move back with her parents and abide by their rules, She can have her education paid for..

Good on you judge.

 

[bexlex]

It sounds like entitlement, but I wonder if there's more to this story. Even if a family was kind enough to take a child in during conflict with her parents, to suggest and facilitate a lawsuit, it sounds like there's more going on.

If anything, the parents were the ones to enroll her in private school, and thus should be obligated to finish paying out the year. The other requests are a bit more problematic, but I really believe there's more to this story we're not hearing. I can't believe a lawyer would waste $12k on a frivolous suit for someone else's child - or that most family law attorneys would even touch this case, without some significant information we're missing here.

Waiting to see how this all plays out. Even if someone wants attention, they're not ponying up twelve grand for a random kid to gain it.

I saw the lawyer/helper parents picture on the news and got a funny feeling...enough to come here and see if this had been noticed by anyone else :moo:

I just remembered.... didn't Sandusky's lawyer have a similar issue in his past? He helped an underage intern in his office emancipate herself from her parents? Did he marry her? I can't remember....

 

[meanmaryjean]

My kids are howling with laughter about this right now. DS said "Can you imagine if OUR mom was HER mom?!?"

 

[lonetraveler]

This would set a horrible precedent if spoiled kids could move out and demand living expenses from their parents.

I totally agree with you. It looks like she has very few rules laid out by the parents and feels like she doesn't have to follow any rules at all. She feels entitled to have her way without the burden of following any rules or being respectful of the other family members. I do hope the judge can see through what she is trying to do. She is 18 yrs. old now and since she thinks she can do better on her own, then she should be allowed to do better on her own, without her parent's help. I don't think it will take very long before she figures out that she can't do squat without them. Surely the judge will not set the precedent that teens can act like idiots, disrespect their parents, break the rules, move out on their own and still demand that the parent's foot the bill. Hopefully this can be straightened out before she blows her chance to attend college. To be so "bright" she doesn't have very much in the way of common sense. She might win the battle, but lose the war with this one.:twocents:

 

[ScarlettScarpetta]

I saw the lawyer/helper parents picture on the news and got a funny feeling...enough to come here and see if this had been noticed by anyone else :moo:

I just remembered.... didn't Sandusky's lawyer have a similar issue in his past? He helped an underage intern in his office emancipate herself from her parents? Did he marry her? I can't remember....

Personally, I don't think this should even be discussed unless there is evidence of something.

She is there living with her BEST friend and her parents. Not just the man.

 

[nrdsb4]

A New Jersey family court judge ruled today that Rachel Canning’s parents do not have to pay her high school tuition after she sued them to cover her schooling and living costs.

The judge delayed a ruling on whether the parents must pay the 18-year-old student’s college tuition while asking lawyers to consider whether it’s wise to “establish precedent where parents live in fear of establishing rules of the house?"

The judge also denied her request for attorney fees, although ruling that the parents should continue with weekly allowance and "child support" payments to their daughter.

Emphasis is mine. I agree with him about precedent.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/rachel-canning-sues-parents-make-cover-school-expenses/story?id=22768908

Also interesting:

Judge Peter Bogaard noted that Rachel Canning’s behavior over the past year has been in question — one or two school suspensions, drinking, losing her captaincy on the cheerleading squad and being kicked out of the campus ministry.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/03/04/nj-students-lawsuit-against-parents-headed-to-court/

Is the teen still attending the private school? I'm thinking yes, as she showed up to court wearing her school uniform.

 

[PrairieWind]

I would have thought that the parents would have been liable for the high school tuition, but that the daughter would not have the standing to sue on that, only the school would. However, the court found differently. As predicted, the court said the parents are not responsible for her attorney fees, which frankly seemed very high at this point. It doesnt take $12,000 to draft and file a complaint. At that rate, by the time they get to the next hearing, daughter will probably owe $20,000 in fees. I doubt very much that she will win anything other than MAYBE some living expenses but that will end quickly as well. Her attorney stated that the home was "abusive" but she will have to set out exactly what that alleged abuse consists of. A ridiculous case.

 

[ScarlettScarpetta]

I would have thought that the parents would have been liable for the high school tuition, but that the daughter would not have the standing to sue on that, only the school would. However, the court found differently. As predicted, the court said the parents are not responsible for her attorney fees, which frankly seemed very high at this point. It doesnt take $12,000 to draft and file a complaint. At that rate, by the time they get to the next hearing, daughter will probably owe $20,000 in fees. I doubt very much that she will win anything other than MAYBE some living expenses but that will end quickly as well. Her attorney stated that the home was "abusive" but she will have to set out exactly what that alleged abuse consists of. A ridiculous case.

IT doesn't bode well for her college tuition does it? And with no legal fees paid back, which, I am sure the bf father was counting on, I see a withdrawal in her future.