What happens if the judge rules in my favor?

The judge will sign a piece of paper called an “Order” that gives you permission to get an abortion. The attorney will have prepared the Order prior to the hearing. The judge will place a copy of the Order in the file, which will be sealed, and give you a copy. This is the document that must be presented to the clinic where you are seeking the abortion to prove you have the right to forward. 


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