In the Interest of C.L., K.L., and K.L., Minor Children
M.M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Michelle M. Jay
Attorney for Appellee State
Dion D. Trowers, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Robert Davison
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Jones County, Joan M. Black, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., and Ahlers and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Greer, P.J. (7 pages)
The juvenile court terminated the mother’s parental rights to C.L., K.L., and K.L., who ranged in ages from thirteen to nine years old at the time of the termination trial, under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(e) and (f) (2024). The mother appeals, arguing the statutory grounds for termination were not proved, the State failed to make reasonable efforts to reunify her with the children, she should be given additional time to achieve reunification, and—because of the close bond she shares with the children—it is not in the children’s best interests to terminate her rights. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights to C.L., K.L., and K.L.
