In the Interest of L.A. and O.A., Minor Children
S.A., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Jeremy M. Evans
Attorney for Appellee State
Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Donna M. Schauer
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dallas County, Virginia Cobb, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., and Buller and Langholz, JJ. Opinion by Langholz, J. (8 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her two daughters. OPINION HOLDS: The State proved by clear and convincing evidence the girls could not be returned to the mother’s custody at the time of the termination hearing. Indeed, in nearly a year and a half, the mother never completed substance-use treatment and tested positive for methamphetamine a month before the hearing. And her neglect and substance use has caused difficulties for the girls—requiring reliable care and support that the mother is unable to provide.
