Florida court rules parentless 16-year-old did not present ‘clear’ evidence she is mature enough to get an abortion
Her petition to be granted an exception to the law states that she is not ready to have a baby, does not have a job and is “still in school” and her father is unable to assist her. It also states that her guardian is willing to accept the choice that she makes with the pregnancy.
Florida calls teen ‘too immature’ for an abortion. But forced motherhood is fine? (opinion piece)
In the situation playing out in Florida, the teenager girl in question does not have parents in the picture. Her guardian is supportive of her choice to end her pregnancy. She has managed to get herself into court and before a panel of judges – that is how badly she does not want to be forced into continued pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood.