In the Interest of T.J., Minor Child
S.C., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Nancy L. Pietz
Attorney for Appellee State
Kathryn K. Lang, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Karl Wolle
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Rachael E. Seymour, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Mullins and Bower, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, P.J. (7 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child. OPINION HOLDS: Upon our de novo review, we find the State proved grounds for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(f) (2018); it is in the child’s best interests to terminate parental rights; and relative placement does not obviate the need for termination in this case. We affirm termination of the mother’s parental rights.