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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
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Date Published:
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.