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In the Interest of J.M., Minor Child
C.F., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Jesse A. Macro
Attorney for Appellee State
Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Erin Elizabeth Romar
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Susan Cox, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., Ahlers, J., and Mullins, S.J. Opinion by Schumacher, P.J. (7 pages)
An adoptive mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We find there is clear and convincing evidence in the record to support termination of the adoptive mother’s parental rights. Also, termination of her parental rights is in the best interests of the child. We affirm the decision of the district court.