Michigan Order Granting - Denying Waiver of Parental Consent for an Abortion

Highlights. 37 states require parental involvement in a minor's decision to have an abortion. 21 states require only parental consent; 3 of these require both parents' consent. 6 states require both parental notification and consent.

The Supreme Court has ruled that states may not give parents absolute veto over their child's decision to have an abortion. Most state parental involvement requirements include a judicial bypass procedure that requires a minor to receive court approval for an abortion without their parents' knowledge or consent.

The State of Michigan enforces a law that is referred to as the Parental Consent abortion law, or the Judicial Bypass law. Simply stated, this law requires any minor (under age 18) to have one parent's consent to have an abortion or they must obtain a judicial bypass from a judge.

In Planned Parenthood of Central Missouri v. Danforth, 428 U.S. 52 (1976), the Court held that a state may not require the consent of a parent or guardian of a pregnant minor seeking an abortion if such consent will unduly burden the minor's right to seek an abortion. Casey, 505 U.S. at 899.

No, you do not need parental or partner permission to have an abortion in Ontario.

Women of all ages have the right to an abortion and should never be denied the service because of their age. It's, however, advisable to be accompanied by a trusted adult (a parent, aunt or teacher) for support if you're under 18.

Under the laws of Michigan, a person shall not perform an abortion on a minor without first obtaining the written consent of the minor and one of the parents or the legal guardian of the minor.

How much does the abortion pill cost? The abortion pill can cost up to around $1000, but is often less.