Some states require a waiting period – a delay of hours or days – before a pregnant person can have an abortion in that state.
**Michigan does not require you to go through a waiting period before getting an abortion.**
**If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must give you permission to get an abortion.** If getting the permission of a parent or legal guardian is not an option for you, you can seek a judicial bypass. A judicial bypass allows you to waive the requirement for parental involvement. If you're a minor who would like help navigating the judicial bypass process, contact the If/When/How Repro Legal Helpline. To contact the Helpline, call [844-868-2812](tel:844-868-2812) or [submit a request online](https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/contact-the-helpline/).
There is no law limiting the availability of abortion based on how far along in pregnancy you are. Check with each abortion provider to find out what their limits are.
