Parental Consent
In most cases, if a woman is 18 or younger the state has specific laws that include a legal parent or guardian to give consent. However, some states have laws enabling women to get around this rule. There are three requirements that most states have, they include:
However, not every state has the same abortion rights. For instance, in Massachusetts, a parent is required to allow for a woman under the age of 18 to have an abortion; in some cases a judge can excuse this requirement. Not sure what your state laws are? Not a problem! Click here to find out.
In most cases, if a woman is 18 or younger the state has specific laws that include a legal parent or guardian to give consent. However, some states have laws enabling women to get around this rule. There are three requirements that most states have, they include:
- Asking a judge if you can be excused from getting permission and telling your parent/guardian
- Allowing a legal guardian to take place of a parent
- If a woman meets legal laws showing that she is independent from her parents, she does not need to get permission from her parent
However, not every state has the same abortion rights. For instance, in Massachusetts, a parent is required to allow for a woman under the age of 18 to have an abortion; in some cases a judge can excuse this requirement. Not sure what your state laws are? Not a problem! Click here to find out.