In the Interest of A.P., Minor Child
J.P., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Mark D. Reed
Attorney for Appellee State
Kathryn K. Lang, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Lynn M. Vogan
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Colin J. Witt, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vogel, C.J., and Vaitheswaran and McDonald, JJ. Opinion by McDonald, J. (3 pages)
A mother challenges the permanency review order in a child-in-need-of-assistance proceeding. OPINION HOLDS: The juvenile court had the authority to transfer custody of the child to his father, the juvenile court was not required to find a material and substantial change in circumstances before transferring custody, and the custody transfer is in the best interest of the child.