In the Interest of R.M., Minor Child
A.P., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Debra S. De Jong
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena and Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorneys General
Guardian ad Litem
Michelle M. Hynes
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Monona County, Mark C. Cord III, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Greer, J. (6 pages)
The father appeals the termination of his parental rights to R.M., who was born in 2020. The father challenges the grounds for termination, argues the loss of his rights is not in the child’s best interests, and maintains he should be given additional time to work toward reunification. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the father’s parental rights under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2022).
