WAYS TO HELP PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE JUDICIAL BYPASS PROCESS

1. Get a Pregnancy Test: Make your appointment at a clinic that you think you would go to for your abortion.


2. Get Information on your Options: If possible, you should get your pregnancy options counseling at the place where you’ll have your abortion. Make sure to go to a clinic that offers “all options” counseling. It’s important to get as much information as you can on continuing your pregnancy, adoption, and abortion. Make sure you know the different types of abortions available and figure out the type you’re going to have. Ask questions! Remember, no question is a bad question.


3. Fill out the "Lawyer Meeting Questionnaire" before you meet up with your lawyer.


4. Figure out the costs - including how you’re going to pay for the abortion along with any related expenses (clinic visits, transportation, etc.).

Go through options counseling before your bypass hearing. That way you will be prepared to answer any questions the judge has about the abortion procedure and the different options you considered.