Skip to main content
Iowa Judicial Branch
Main Content

Case No. 23-1263

For summaries from opinions prior to August, 2018, view PDF versions here

In the Interest of H.S., Minor Child

R.S., Father-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Father

Donna Schauer

Attorney for Appellee State

Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Paul White

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-1263
Date Published:
Oct 11, 2023
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dallas County, Erica Crisp, District Associate Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Bower, C.J., and Ahlers and Chicchelly, JJ.  Opinion by Bower, C.J.  (8 pages)

            A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his child, claiming the State failed to prove the ground for termination cited by the juvenile court and permissive exceptions militate against termination.  OPINION HOLDS: Upon our review, we affirm the termination of the father’s parental rights.

© 2026 Iowa Judicial Branch. All Rights Reserved.