In the Interest of K.C.-P. and L.P., Minor Children
K.P., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Morgan Fritz
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Julie Gunderson Trachta
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Cynthia Finley, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., and Schumacher and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, J. (8 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to two children. She argues that termination of her parental rights is not in the children’s best interests and an extension of time for reunification efforts should be granted. Alternatively, the mother asserts a guardianship should be established with the maternal grandfather. OPINION HOLDS: We determine termination is in the children’s best interests, an extension of time is not warranted, and termination of the mother’s parental rights, rather than a guardianship. is the appropriate permanency option. Accordingly, we affirm.
