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In the Interest of K.C. and C.C., Minor Children
B.C., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Nicholas J. Einwalter
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Bryan P. Webber
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Marion County, Steven Guiter, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Badding and Buller, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, P.J. (7 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her four-year-old daughter and six-year-old son. She contends the State did not prove the children could not be returned to her custody and it was not in their best interests to terminate her rights. OPINION HOLDS: We find clear and convincing evidence that the mother’s lack of protective capacity regarding her paramour, who is a registered sex offender, would expose the children to the risk of harm. And after two years out of parental care, moving toward adoption is int the children’s best interests. Thus, we affirm.
