For summaries from opinions prior to August, 2018, view PDF versions here.
In the Interest of K.B., Minor Child
K.R., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Karen A. Taylor
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Gina Burress
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
Date Published:
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dallas County, Virginia Cobb, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Ahlers and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (5 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. She challenges the statutory grounds, and she requests we apply a permissive exception to termination and establish a guardianship for the child. OPINION HOLDS: The State established a statutory ground authorizing termination. We decline to apply a permissive exception to termination or to establish a guardianship.
