The law does not require independent counseling, nor legal representation for the birth mother.

Such unions require counseling before taking marital vows or breaking them through divorce.

That may require drug detoxification, medical care and counseling.

One would have permitted consent by another family member and require counseling.

The colonel said many former hostages require counseling and support to recover from their ordeal.

Connecticut (2.9) defeated a bill to require premarital counseling in 1997.

The bill would have required medical evaluations and psychological counseling for the father, his wife and the mother they hired.

Some states, including New York, have laws requiring such counseling and consent forms.

The statute is among many abortion laws around the country requiring counseling and consent.

The board is aware that the nature of the problems presented requires professional counseling.