In re Doe

I respectfully dissent. Having observed and questioned the petitioner, the trial judge determined that she lacked the maturity to decide to terminate her pregnancy without notifying her parent, and he issued a well-reasoned, detailed order supporting his conclusion. Because competent, substantial evidence supports the trial court’s findings of fact and conclusions of law, I would affirm. See In re Doe, 67 So.3d 268, 268 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011). Sufficient maturity must be shown by clear and convincing evidence, and this court reviews the trial court’s order for an abuse of discretion. Clear and…