In the Interest of K.T., Minor Child
J.T., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Jane M. White
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Karl Wolle
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Lynn Poschner, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Tabor and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, J. (8 pages)
A mother, Jessica, appeals the termination of her parental rights to her one-year-old daughter. OPINION HOLDS: We find clear and convincing evidence to support a ground for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2021) based on Jessica’s unresolved substance‑abuse and mental-health issues. That same evidence shows termination is in the child’s best interests and a six-month extension is not warranted. Thus, we affirm the termination order.
