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In the Interest of H.P., N.P., N.P., and J.P., Minor Children
County:
Tama
J.P., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Joseph G. Martin
Attorney for Appellee State
Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Taylor Reichardt
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
23-1534
Date Published:
Dec 20, 2023
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Tama County, Casey Jones, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Schumacher and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, J. (8 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: As we determine that termination is in the best interest of the children, a further delay in permanency is unwarranted, and a guardianship is not the appropriate permanency option, we affirm.