In the Interest of J.P. and A.P., Minor Children
M.P., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Martin W. Davison
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Kelly Steele
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Jones County, Joan M. Black, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Tabor and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (6 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights. He challenges the statutory grounds authorizing termination, argues termination is not in the children’s best interests, and requests we apply an exception to termination and establish guardianships for the children. OPINION HOLDS: The statutory ground authorizing termination is satisfied. Termination is in the children’s best interests, so we decline to apply an exception to termination or to establish guardianships as an alternative to termination.
