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In the Interest of E.R., T.R., and J.F., Minor Children
T.R., Father of E.R. and T.R.-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Karen A. Taylor
Attorney for Appellee State
Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Lisa A. Allison
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Rachael E. Seymour, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Bower, C.J. (9 pages)
A mother and father separately appeal the termination of their parental rights, claiming the State failed to prove the grounds for termination cited by the juvenile court, termination is not in the children’s best interests, the court should apply a permissive exception to preclude termination, and a guardianship should have been entered in lieu of termination. OPINION HOLDS: Upon our review, we affirm both appeals.
