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In the Interest of R.M., J.M., and M.M., Minor Children
C.M., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Karen A. Taylor
Attorney for Appellee State
Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Donna Schauer
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dallas County, Erica Crisp, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Greer, P.J., and Schumacher and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, J. (9 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights, claiming the State has failed to prove a statutory ground for termination. The father also argues that termination is not in the best interests of the children, he should be given additional time to work toward reunification, and a permissive exception to termination should be applied. OPINION HOLDS: Finding a ground for termination is supported by clear and convincing evidence, that termination is in the best interests of the children, the grant of additional time is unwarranted, and the father waived any argument a permissive exception should be applied, we affirm.
