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In the Interest of C.B. and H.B., Minor Children
B.J., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Danielle M. Ellingson
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Mark A. Milder
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Floyd County, Karen Kaufman Salic, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Badding and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (8 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to H.B., born in December 2018, and C.B., born in December 2019. OPINION HOLDS: The court did not abuse its discretion in denying late motions to substitute counsel and continue trial. In light of the mother’s unresolved mental-health issues, there is clear and convincing evidence the children could not be returned safely to her custody, and no exception precludes termination. We affirm.
