What happens at the hearing with the judge?

The judge will swear you in, and you may sit at the table with your attorney or you may be asked to sit in the witness chair so the court reporter can hear you better. Your attorney will ask you questions that will give the judge an understanding as to why you could not get permission from a family member to get an abortion and why you are mature enough to make this decision on your own. 

The judge may have questions for you and will ask the Guardian ad Litem to explain why she thinks you are mature enough to make the decision about an abortion.