In the Interest of J.C.W., Minor Child
James Schut and Tiffannie Schut, Guardians-Petitioners-Appellees
J.W., Mother-Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
Kley B. DeJong
Attorney for Appellees
Jenny L. Winterfeld
Attorney and Guardian ad litem
Kelly J. Goslinga
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Sioux County, Brian L. Michaelson, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Doyle and Mullins, JJ. Opinion by Doyle, J. (3 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights under Iowa Code chapter 600A (2017). OPINION HOLDS: Because the mother abandoned the child by failing to maintain substantial and continuous or repeated contact with the child as defined in section 600A.8(3)(b), we affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.