In the Interest of N.M., Minor Child
N.M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Andrew C. Abbott
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Tammy L. Banning
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Daniel L. Block, Associate Juvenile Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Tabor and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, J. (6 pages)
A mother, Nichole, appeals the termination of her parental rights to her one-year-old daughter, N.M. Nichole contends the State did not offer clear and convincing proof to support the grounds for termination. In the alternative, she asks to defer permanency for six months. She also argues the juvenile court should have denied the State’s petition to terminate based on her close bond with her daughter. OPINION HOLDS: We find ample evidence to support termination under section Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(g) (2020). Nichole’s inability or unwillingness to respond to services prevents us from delaying permanency. Finally, her close relationship with her daughter does not compel a different result. We affirm the juvenile court.
