In the Interest of I.O. and A.C., Minor Children
D.N., Father of I.O.-Appellant,
M.C., Father of A.C.-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father D.N.
Andrew C. Abbott
Attorney for Appellant Father M.C.
Michele R. McCann
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena (until withdrawal), Mary A. Triick, and Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorneys General
Guardian ad Litem
Mark A. Milder
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Daniel L. Block, Associate Juvenile Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Schumacher and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, P.J. (7 pages)
Two fathers separately appeal the termination of their parental rights. They both contend the State failed to establish grounds for termination. And that termination was not in the childrens’ best interests due to their close bonds. Alternatively, they argue permanency should be deferred for six months. OPINION HOLDS: Because the State provided clear and convincing evidence that each child could not be safely placed in their father’s custody, termination is in the childrens’ best interests, and delay in permanency is unwarranted, we affirm.
