In the Interest of A.C., Minor Child
M.B., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Joshua T. Cobie
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Jack E. Dusthimer
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Christine Dalton, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (7 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. She argues termination of her parental rights is not in the child’s best interest. She also argues the child’s placement with a relative and the closeness of her bond with the child should preclude termination or at least warrant a guardianship instead. OPINION HOLDS: Termination is in the child’s best interest and the permissive exceptions of section 232.116(3) do not justify avoidance of termination in favor of a guardianship. We affirm.
