In the Interest of L.T. and L.T., Minor Children
K.C., Mother-Appellant
K.T., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Lisa K. Pendroy
Attorney for Appellant Father
Deborah L. Johnson
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Richelle M. Mahaffey
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 ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Chicchelly, P.J., Buller, J., and Vogel, S.J. Opinion by Vogel, S.J. (9 pages)
A mother and father separately appeal the termination of their parental rights. The mother argues the State did not prove the statutory ground for termination, termination is not in the children’s best interests, and the court should provide her with additional time for reunification. The father argues the court should grant him additional time for reunification or establish a guardianship in lieu of termination. OPINION HOLDS: Due to the parents’ limited progress and the children’s behavioral and mental-health concerns, we reject the parents’ arguments and affirm the juvenile court.
