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In the Interest of A.M., Minor Child
H.L., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Mark A. Milder
Attorney for Appellee State
William E. Sales III, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Andrew C. Abbott
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Black Hawk County, Daniel L. Block, Associate Juvenile Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Badding, P.J., Buller, J., and Potterfield, S.J. Opinion by Potterfield, S.J. (9 pages)
The juvenile court terminated the mother’s parental rights to one of her children, A.M., under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(e), (g), and (h) (2022). On appeal, the mother challenges the statutory grounds for termination and argues the loss of her rights is not in A.M.’s best interests. She also asks for additional time to work toward reunification. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.
