In the Interest of W.M. and K.M., Minor Children
T.T., Mother-Petitioner-Appellee
W.M., Father-Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Jonathan M. Causey
Attorney for Appellee Mother
Jessica J. Chandler
Guardian ad Litem
Chira L. Corwin
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
21-1336
Date Published:
Mar 30, 2022
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Michael D. Huppert, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by May, P.J., and Schumacher and Badding, JJ. Opinion by May, P.J. (8 pages)
A father appeals the private termination of his parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm because the mother proved abandonment by clear and convincing evidence, the father did not financially contribute to support the children as ordered in his dissolution decree, and termination is in the best interests of the children.