In the Interest of J.D., Minor Child
N.S., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Nicole C. Steddom
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena (until withdrawal) and Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorneys General
Guardian ad Litem
Maddison Audrey Elizabeth Denny
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Mahaska County, Rose Anne Mefford, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., Buller, J., and Doyle, S.J. Opinion by Doyle, S.J. (6 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child. OPINION HOLDS: The juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in denying a continuance. The grounds for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (Supp. 2022) exist, and termination is in the child’s best interests. Finally, granting the mother additional time would not eliminate the need for the child’s removal. We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.
