In the Interest of M.A., Minor Child
M.A., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Kathryn E. Davis
Attorney for Appellee State
Meredith L. Lamberti, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Anthony A. Haughton
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Johnson County, Jason A. Burns, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Danilson, C.J., and Vogel and Tabor, JJ. Opinion by Vogel, J. (8 pages)
The mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to M.A., born January 2015. She argues the State failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that grounds for termination exist under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(g) or (h) (2017), termination is not in the best interests of the child, and the strong bond between her and her child precludes termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(3). OPINION HOLDS: We conclude the State proved by clear and convincing evidence the grounds for termination of the mother’s parental rights. Additionally, we find termination is in the best interests of the child and any bond between the mother and M.A. does not preclude termination.