In the Interest of E.M., Minor Child
S.M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Kimberly A. Auge
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Reyna Wilkens
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
21-1102
Date Published:
Nov 23, 2021
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Louisa County, Emily Dean, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Vaitheswaran and Schumacher, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (8 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: The juvenile court did not abuse its discretion by denying the mother’s motions to continue, the grounds for termination were established, termination is in the child’s best interests, and a guardianship is not appropriate. We affirm.