In the Interest of A.H. and A.H., Minor Children
K.S., Mother-Appellant
A.H., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Michele R. McCann
Attorney for Appellant Father
Joseph G. Martin
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Tammy L. Banning
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Linda M. Fangman, Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Chicchelly and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, P.J. (9 pages)
A mother and father separately appeal the termination of their parental rights. The mother contends the State did not establish a ground for termination. She also asserts termination is not in the children’s best interests and that their close parent-child bond should preclude termination. Both parents ask for a six-month extension. OPINION HOLDS: We find the State established a ground for termination pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2022). Termination is in the children’s best interests. We decline to grant the exception based on the parent-child bond. And a six-month extension is not warranted for either parent.
