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In the Interest of M.H., Minor Child
A.H., Mother-Appellant
J.H., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Kristin L. Denniger
Attorney for Appellant Father
Deborah M. Skelton
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
David R. Fiester
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Johnson County, Joan M. Black, Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Ahlers and Badding, JJ. Opinion by Badding, J. (11 pages)
Parents separately appeal the termination of their parental rights, challenging the sufficiency of evidence supporting the ground for termination and arguing termination is contrary to the child’s best interests due to the closeness of the parent-child bond. OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the termination of both parents’ rights.