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In the Interest of H.L., Minor Child
S.L., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Donna M. Schauer
Attorney for Appellee State
Meredith Lamberti, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Kayla Stratton
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dallas County, Virginia Cobb, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Greer, J. (8 pages)
The mother appeals from the termination of her parental rights. The mother argues that the State did not make reasonable efforts toward reunification and that the juvenile court did not consider potential exceptions to termination. OPINION HOLDS: The mother did not bring her concerns about services offered to the court’s attention until her termination hearing. The exceptions she points to do not overcome the need for termination. We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.
