In the Interest of Z.S., Minor Child
J.S., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Timothy J. Tupper
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Rebecca Ruggero
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Korie Talkington, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., Doyle, J., and Gamble, S.J. Opinion by Gamble, S.J. (7 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. She claims termination is not in the child’s best interest, we should forgo termination due to the strength of the parent-child bond, and she should be given additional time to work toward reunification. OPINION HOLDS: Termination is in the child’s best interest. The parent-child bond is not so strong to preclude termination. And we do not give the mother additional time to work toward reunification.
