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In the Interest of L.H., Minor Child
J.K., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Kelsey Knight (until withdrawal)
Katherine Scott
Attorney for Appellee State
Michelle R. Becker, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Shannon M. Leighty
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
Date Published:
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Story County, Stephen A. Owen, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., Buller, J., and Gamble, S.J. Opinion by Tabor, P.J. (7 pages)
The father of six-year-old L.H. appeals the termination of his parental rights, contending the State did not prove any “real safety issues” that prevented him from assuming custody of his daughter. He also argues that termination is not in L.H.’s best interests. OPINION HOLDS: Finding that the State offered clear and convincing evidence that L.H. could not be safely returned to her father’s care and that L.H.’s placement with her foster mother is the best for her emotional and physical needs, we affirm the juvenile court’s order terminating the father’s parental rights.
