In the Interest of J.M., B.M., and L.M., Minor Children
K.N., Mother-Appellant
J.M., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Daniela Matasovic
Attorney for Appellant Father
Patrick C. Peters
Attorney for Appellee State
Anagha Dixit, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Shannon M. Leighty
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Story County, Stephen A. Owen, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Potterfield and Doyle, JJ. Opinion by Doyle, J. (10 pages)
A mother and father separately appeal the termination of parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: Because we find clear and convincing evidence that grounds for termination of the parents’ parental rights were established under section 232.116(1) paragraphs (f) and (h) (2018), termination of the parents’ parental rights is in the children’s best interests, and exceptions to termination do not apply here, we affirm the juvenile court’s order terminating the parents’ parental rights.
