In the Interest of H.E., Minor Child
A.E., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Jane M. Wright
Attorney for Appellee State
John McCormally (until withdrawal) and Anagha Dixit, Assistant Attorneys General
Guardian ad litem
Crystal Leann Ely
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County, Adam D. Sauer, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., Doyle, J., and Blane, S.J. Opinion by Blane, S.J. (9 pages)
The mother appeals the termination of her parental rights, claiming the State did not prove by clear and convincing evidence the statutory requirements for termination. OPINION HOLDS: The State proved the statutory requirements for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) )2018), termination is in the best interest of the child, and that the bond with the child was not so strong as to defeat termination. We affirm.
