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Case No. 19-1866

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In the Interest of M.M. and A.M., Minor Children

K.S., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Timothy J. Tupper

Attorney for Appellee State

Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Rebecca C. Sharpe

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
19-1866
Date Published:
Jan 09, 2020
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Christine Dalton, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., Mullins, J., and Blane, S.J.  Opinion by Blane, S.J.  (4 pages)

            A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to two school-aged children, arguing it is not in their best interests.  OPINION HOLDS: The mother showed little interest in addressing the substantial substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues that have caused substantial trauma to these children.  Termination is in their best interests.  We affirm. 

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