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Can an 18-year-old receive emancipation from her parents if they allow to go college?

No, an 18-year-old generally cannot receive emancipation from their parents simply because they are allowed to attend college. Emancipation is a legal process that severs the legal relationship between a minor and their parents. In most jurisdictions, a person is considered an adult at age 18, meaning they are legally independent and no longer under the control of their parents. Attending college doesn't change this legal adulthood status.

While parents might still provide financial support or have some level of influence, the 18-year-old is legally responsible for their own actions and decisions. They can enter contracts, vote, and are generally free to live their life independently.

Emancipation is typically granted to minors (under 18) in exceptional circumstances, such as abuse, neglect, or situations where the parents are unwilling or unable to care for them. Since an 18-year-old is already considered an adult, the process of emancipation is not relevant.

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