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In the Matter of the Guardianship of T.K., L.K., and S.K.
P.K. and D.K., Appellants,
T.K., L.K., and S.K., Minor Children-Appellants.
Attorney for Appellants Guardians
Lori L. Klockau
Attorney for Appellants Minor Children
Bryan S. Mugge and Patricia J. Meier
Attorney for Appellee
Melody J. Butz
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Angie Johnston, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Badding, P.J., Langholz, J., and Bower, S.J. Opinion by Langholz, J. (13 pages)
Paternal grandparents and the children for whom they were appointed guardians appeal the termination of the voluntary guardianship after the mother withdrew her consent. OPINION HOLDS: On our de novo review, giving weight to the court’s thoughtful and well-supported factual findings, we agree that the guardians and children failed to meet their burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that terminating the guardianship would cause the children physical harm or significant, long-term emotional harm sufficient to carry their burden under the rigorous harm standard.
