In the Interest of J.T.A., Minor Child
H.K., Mother-Petitioner-Appellee
T.A., Father-Respondent-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Joseph G. Martin
Attorney for Appellee Mother
Kevin D. Engels
Guardian ad Litem
Melissa Marie Ament
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. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Chicchelly and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, P.J. (6 pages)
T.A., the father of the child at interest, J.T.A., appeals the juvenile court’s order terminating his parental rights in a private termination proceeding. He claims the court erroneously found he abandoned the child. He also contends termination is not in the child’s best interests. OPINION HOLDS: We find clear and convincing evidence supports the court’s determination that T.A. abandoned the child. Termination is in the child’s best interests. We affirm.
