In the Interest of R.D., Minor Child
M.D., Father-Appellant
D.L., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Adam E. Brewster
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Felicia M. Bertin Rocha
Attorney for Appellee State
Lisa Jeanes, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Megil Dashawn Patterson
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Brent Pattison, Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Ahlers, P.J., and Chicchelly and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Chicchelly, J. (10 pages)
A mother and father separately appeal the termination of their parental rights to a child. OPINION HOLDS: There is clear and convincing evidence showing the grounds for termination of the mother’s and father’s parental rights under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2024), and there is no basis for granting the mother additional time. Clear and convincing evidence shows termination is in the child’s best interests, and none of the exceptions to termination apply.
