In the Interest of R.F., Minor Child
J.F., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Richard N. Tompkins Jr.
Attorney for Appellee State
Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Jane M. Wright
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Cerro Gordo County, Adam D. Sauer, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., Buller, J., and Gamble, S.J. Opinion by Gamble, S.J. (6 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights. He argues termination is not in the child’s best interests, requests a permissive exception to termination be applied, and seeks additional time to work toward reunification. OPINION HOLDS: Termination is in the child’s best interests. We decline to apply a permissive exception to termination, and we do not grant the father any additional time to work toward reunification.
