Patricia and William had a child, Gabrielle. Patricia had custody, and William was ordered to pay child support. When Gabrielle was ready to apply for college, William agreed to provide her with food, shelter, and his financial information necessary to financial aid applications in exchange for his support obligation. Two weeks after moving into his house, Gabrielle moved out because she could not get along with him, and moved into her mother’s trailer. She was dropped from the junior college because she did not complete the financial aid forms. 

Gabrielle next enrolled at a local college and worked there for the catering service. She was then in a car accident and missed too many classes to complete the semester. Her father never provided his tax information, and as a result, Gabrielle was billed $1,689. The debt was turned over to a collection agency. When Gabrielle then moved in with her mother, her father sued to have her declared emancipated. Should the court relieve her father of having to pay because Gabrielle was emancipated? Explain why.