For summaries from opinions prior to August, 2018, view PDF versions here.
In the Interest of K.S. and M.J., Minor Children
D.J., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Charles E. Isaacson
Attorney for Appellee State
Meredith L. Lamberti, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Yvonne C. Naanep
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Susan Cox, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Mullins and Schumacher, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (10 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights, challenging the grounds for termination and asserting termination of her rights was not in the children’s best interests. OPINION HOLDS: There is clear and convincing evidence the children could not be returned to the mother’s custody at the time of termination hearing and, therefore, grounds for termination exist. Termination of the mother’s parental rights and adoption is in the children’s best interests.