In the Interest of P.J., Minor Child
V.S., Mother-Appellant
D.J., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Rebecca G. Ruggero
Attorney for Appellant Father
Steven W. Stickle
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Rebecca C. Sharpe
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Christine Dalton Ploof, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Mullins and Bower, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, P.J. (8 pages)
The mother and father separately appeal the termination of their parental rights to their child. OPINION HOLDS: Clear and convincing evidence supports termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(f) (2017). We also find termination is in the best interests of the child, and the State expended reasonable efforts toward reunification. Accordingly, we affirm the termination of both the mother’s and the father’s parental rights.
