In the Interest of N.J., N.T., and N.T., Minor Children
N.J., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
Christine Branstad
Attorney for Appellee State
Anagha Dixit, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Jean M. Baker
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Brent Pattison, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Ahlers, P.J., Badding, J., and Vogel, S.J. Opinion by Vogel, S.J. (9 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: The State proved a statutory ground for termination, the parent-child bond does not preclude termination, providing the mother with additional time for reunification was not appropriate, the State provided reasonable efforts toward reunification, and termination does not violate the mother’s due process rights.
