In the Interest of J.R., Minor Child
J.R., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Kim Aboyure
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Barbara E. Maness
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
21-0428
Date Published:
Jul 21, 2021
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Christine Dalton, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by May, P.J., and Greer and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (5 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: The State proved a statutory ground for termination, termination is in the child’s best interests, and a guardianship is not an appropriate alternative to termination.