In the Interest of R.W., Minor Child
R.W., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Linda A. Hall
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Andrew Thalacker
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Stephen C. Clarke, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., Greer, J., and Blane, S.J. Opinion by Blane, S.J. (9 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to a thirteen-year-old son. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm. There is clear and convincing evidence the child could not be returned to the father’s care as they have no relationship and the father failed to establish a relationship by writing letters as suggested by the child’s therapist. The department of human services made reasonable efforts to work toward reunification. The best interests of the child compel termination. And termination should not be delayed because the child is in the custody of relatives.
