In the Interest of C.H., S.H., and K.H., Minor Children
V.R., Mother-Petitioner-Appellee
M.H., Father-Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Ryan J. Mitchell
Attorney for Appellee Mother
Jeffrey A. Smith
Guardian ad Litem
Steven Goodlow
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Davis County, William Owens, Associate Juvenile Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by May, P.J., and Ahlers and Badding, JJ. Opinion by May, P.J. (6 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights under Iowa Code chapter 600A (2020). He claims (1) the juvenile court did not have subject matter jurisdiction, (2) he did not abandon his children, and (3) termination is not in the children’s best interests. OPINION HOLDS: The juvenile court had subject matter jurisdiction. The father abandoned the children. And termination is in the children’s best interests.
