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Case No. 20-1524

In the Interest of J.C. and H.C., Minor Children

J.C., Father-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Father

Shireen L. Carter

Attorney for Appellee State

Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Marc Elcock

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
20-1524
Date Published:
Feb 03, 2021
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Clarke County, Monty D. Franklin, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Doyle, P.J., and Mullins and Ahlers, JJ.  Opinion by Doyle, P.J.  (3 pages)

            A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his children.  OPINION HOLDS: Considering the father’s ongoing substance-use issues and limited contact with the children, termination of his parental rights is in the children’s best interests. 

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