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Case No. 19-1876

In the Interest of S.G., Y.G., L.P., and S.C., Minor Children

K.C., Father of S.C.-Appellant

T.G., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Father

Jonathan Willier

Attorney for Appellant Mother

James R. Underwood

Attorney for Appellee State

Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General

Attorney for Appellee Intervenor

Debra A. George

Guardian ad Litem

Michael S. Fisher

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
19-1876
Date Published:
Apr 29, 2020
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Monroe County, William Owens, Associate Juvenile Judge.  AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS.  Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and May and Schumacher, JJ.  Opinion by May, J.  (5 pages)

            A mother and a father separately appeal the termination of their respective parental rights.  OPINION HOLDS: We conclude termination of the father’s rights is appropriate under Iowa law and consistent with the child’s best interest.  We also conclude termination of the mother’s parental rights is appropriate and consistent with the children’s best interests.

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