I am 20 years old looking to go back to school. I have been financially independent since June of 2009, and my father ( the only parent I've been living with for several years now, my mother left us in about 2003) has basically said "I'm on my own when it comes to filling out income taxes, financial aid, etc. He claimed me last year despite me being on my own, simply for the sake of a bigger return. I am looking to go back to school, but getting problems as to my siuation, I am trying to decide if emancipating at this point is my best option to get money for school. I am no longer speaking to my father, at this point.

