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In the Interest of K.G., Minor Child
M.G., Mother-Appellant
Attorney Appellant Mother
Andrew C. Abbott
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Attorney for Appellee Father
Ray Lough
Guardian ad Litem
Mark D. Fisher
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Benton County, Cynthia S. Finley, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., Tabor, J., and Scott, S.J. Opinion by Scott, S.J. (6 pages)
A mother appeals an order modifying the permanency goal in a child-in-need-of-assistance proceeding. OPINION HOLDS: We conclude the modification of the permanency goal to placement with the father is in the best interests of the child and is supported by clear and convincing evidence. The juvenile court did not abuse its discretion in denying the mother’s request to submit written closing arguments. We affirm the decision of the juvenile court.
