She’s 18 and no one has to support her if they choose not to.
I’m sure after “her” lawyer decided it wasn’t in his interest to continue representing and supporting her, it was explained to her that SHE was going to have to pay for housing, phone, food, etc,
and she “wised up”.
Problem is, she likely didn't wise up. She's probably just playing the game and waiting for her next move. She's got no other option, so she heads back home. She'll lay low for a while and go along with Mom and Dad. But as soon as she figures out Plan B, she'll be out the door again. Watch!
Believe it or not, in NJ (and a few other states), that's not true.
But, the precedents apparently apply to them kicking her out of the house before she finishes her education (which can include college). And, it's only been used in cases where the parents have split up -- i.e. making the absentee father pay for tuition.
Since she left the house on her own, and the parents are still together, the precedents apparently didn't apply.
You can have the winningest case ever, but if there is no money to ba had, good luck getting a lawyer to represent you
She saw the writing on the wall. Go find another place to live or go home.