If you are pregnant and age 17 and under in order for you to have a legal abortion, a new state law must be satisfied that one of your parents or legal guardian is notified that you are planning on having an abortion.

The Parental Notice of Abortion Act, which became effective on June 30, 2006 requires all minor females, age 17 and under, to undergo a process for securing a safe and legal abortion.  Please call your local health center so they can advise you on your next steps and which form listed below you will need to download and fill out to begin the process.

FORMS:

Waiver of Parental Notification (to be completed by parent or legal guardian)

Declaration of Minor Regarding Eligibility for Dependent Child Exemption under Sectoin 390.01114(3)(b)(4), F.S.

Declaration of Minor Regarding Eligibility for Emancipation Exemption Section 390.01114(3)(b)(3), F.S.

Minor's Authorization for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida to Notify Her Parent or Legal Guardian & Authorization to Release Health Information

Declaration of Minor Regarding Eligibility for Marraige Exemption Under Section 390.01114(3)(b)(3), F.S.

PATH PROJECT: 

If you are a teenager and thinking about having an abortion, we want you to know your rights.
If you are not able to tell your parent or guardian about your decision to have an abortion, you can apply for a waiver from this requirement through the courts.
You have a right to a lawyer to help you through the process.  There is no charge for the lawyer. The court procedure is free and confidential.
If you're under the age of 18 and plan to have an abortion, and want more information about this process or getting an attorney for no cost, call the ACLU PATH Project toll free helpline: (877) FLA-PATH or 877-352-7284.
Or go to their website at http://www.pathproject.net