Delaware
Nearby States: Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
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- Abortion available until 24 weeks of pregnancy
- Telehealth available
- Under age 16, must have parental notice or a judicial waiver
Abortion available until 24 weeks
- Abortions after 24 weeks are available only if:
- necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person; or
- if there is a fetal anomaly.
- You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical are you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
Telehealth
- Medication abortion (an abortion with pills) is available by telehealth in Delaware. This means you can meet with a health care provider by video call who will prescribe and mail you abortion pills. For more information, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Delaware. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different. If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to:
If you are under 16 years old
- You have the right to get an abortion but the abortion provider must tell your parent or legal guardian about your decision to have an abortion at least 24 hours in advance, unless you are married or an emancipated minor. This is called parental notice. Your parents do NOT need to agree with your decision.
- You can ask the abortion provider to notify a grandparent or a licensed mental health professional instead of a parent. Your grandparent or the licensed mental health professional must explain to the provider why they think it is best for you to not involve a parent. This is called waiver of parental notice.
- If you cannot or do not want to involve your parents, or if they will not support your decision, you can ask the court for a judicial bypass. This is a legal process where a judge can give you permission to decide on your own whether to have an abortion.
- In Delaware, the judge has 5 days to decide if you can get an abortion without involving a parent based on your written application. Your application needs to include the following information:
- Your name
- Address where you live
- Mailing address where the court can send your court order
- Phone number the court can call and leave you a message
- Each person who you want notice to be waived for
- Why you are mature and well-informed enough to make the decision to have an abortion without involving your parents
- You can have a free lawyer help you prepare the application if you want. We can connect you with a lawyer who can help you through every step of the judicial bypass process. Call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
You also have the right to travel to a state near you that does not have parental involvement laws.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to: