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Case No. 24-0490

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In the Interest of L.H., Minor Child

M.H., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Taryn R. McCarthy

Attorney for Appellee State

Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Kristy Hefel

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
24-0490
Date Published:
Jul 03, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dubuque County, Thomas J. Straka, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Tabor, P.J., and Greer and Schumacher, JJ.  Opinion by Greer, J.  (5 pages)

            The mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child.  OPINION HOLDS: The mother is not able to provide for the present and future needs of her child, and delaying termination for six more months will not correct the situation.  We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.

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