In the Interest of J.F., Minor Child
M.F., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Daniela Matasovic
Attorney for Appellee State
Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Shannon Leighty
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
24-1381
Date Published:
Oct 30, 2024
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Story County, Hunter W. Thorpe, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, C.J., and Chicchelly and Sandy, JJ. Opinion by Sandy, J. (8 pages)
A mother appeals the district court’s order terminating her parental rights to her child pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(e), (h), and (I) (2024). OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the district court’s order, finding the grounds for termination have been met, the termination is in the child’s best interest, and no exception to termination applies.