In the Interest of K.J. and K.S., Minor Children
A.S., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Jessica R. Noll
Attorney for Appellee State
Meredith L. Lamberti, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Meret Thali
Attorney for Appellee Father of K.J.
Scott L. Bixenman
Attorney for Appellee Father of K.S.
Kevin J. Huyser
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Plymouth County, Andrew Smith, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Potterfield, P.J., and Doyle and May, JJ. Opinion by Doyle, J. (7 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: The State established the grounds for termination, and we find termination of the mother’s parental rights is in the children’s best interests even though each child is doing well in his and her father’s care. Under the facts and circumstances of this case, there is no reason to apply any of the permissive factors set out in Iowa Code section 232.116(3) (2018), nor is additional time under section 232.104(2)(b) justified. Accordingly, we affirm the order terminating the mother’s parental rights.
