In the Interest of M.B., Minor Child
T.G., Father-Appellant
A.G. Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Karen A. Taylor
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Thomas G. Crabb
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Penny Beth Reimer
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Madison County, Erica Crisp, Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered without oral argument by Schumacher, P.J., and Badding and Langholz, JJ. Opinion by Badding, J. (8 pages)
A mother and father separately appeal the termination of their parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: Upon our de novo review of the mother’s appeal, we find that sufficient evidence supports the statutory grounds for termination, terminating her rights is in the child’s best interests, the parent-child bond exception does not apply, and the record does not support her request for more time. As for the father, we find his reasonable-efforts argument was waived, termination of his parental rights is in the child’s best interests, and an extension of time is unwarranted. We affirm both parents’ appeals.
