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In the Interest of S.W., Minor Child
M.M., Mother-Petitioner-Appellant
E.S., Father-Respondent-Appellee
Attorney for Appellant
John S. Moeller
Attorney for Appellee
Timothy A. Scherle
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County, Mark Cord, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Ahlers, P.J., Langholz, J., and Carr, S.J. Opinion by Langholz, J. (6 pages)
A mother appeals from the denial of her petition to terminate the parental rights of her son’s father because she failed to prove abandonment. OPINION HOLDS: Given the relatively short period without contact and the medical condition that prevented the contact, we cannot say that the mother has met her heavy burden to prove abandonment by clear and convincing evidence.
