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
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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.