In the Interest of J.D., Minor Child
K.U., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Agnes G. Warutere
Attorney for Appellee State
Kathryn K. Lang, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for Appellee Father
Lisa A. Allison
Guardian ad Litem
Paul White
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Rachael E. Seymour, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Tabor and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (10 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. She challenges the grounds for termination and the court’s “pattern of conduct” consideration for termination, argues termination is not in the best interests of the child, and asks the court to apply two of the permissive exceptions against termination. OPINION HOLDS: We find a ground for termination was established by clear and convincing evidence, the mother’s behavior was a valid concern, termination was in the child’s best interests, and we decline to apply the exceptions to termination in this case.
