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In the Interest of J.V., Minor Child
J.V., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Miguel A. Alvarado (until withdrawal) and Clara R. Avenarius
Attorney for Appellee State
Lisa Jeanes, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Nicole Garbis Nolan
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Date Published:
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Susan Cox, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Badding and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, P.J. (8 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his son. OPINION HOLDS: Finding that the State satisfied grounds for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2023), termination was in his best interests under section 232.116(2), and the father did not offer clear and convincing proof that severing their bond would harm the son under section 232.116(3)(c), we affirm.
