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Case No. 23-0433

In the Interest of J.F., Minor Child

V.F., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Jesse Macro, Jr.

Attorney for Appellee State

Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Jeremy Evans

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-0433
Date Published:
May 10, 2023
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Kimberly Ayotte, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Tabor and Greer, JJ.  Opinion by Bower, C.J.  (4 pages)

            A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights, contending it is not in the child’s best interests.  OPINION HOLDS: Because we conclude termination and adoption is in the child’s best interests, we affirm.

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