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In the Interest of R.V. and J.V., Minor Children
B.G.-T., Mother-Petitioner-Appellee,
S.V., Father-Respondent-Appellant.
Attorney for Appellant Father
Michael M. Lindeman
Attorney for Appellee Mother
David Burbidge
Guardian ad Litem
Karina A. Miller
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Nicholas Scott, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Buller and Langholz, JJ. Opinion by Langholz, J. (7 pages)
A father appeals the private termination of his parental rights under Iowa Code chapter 600A (2023) for failing to financially support his children. OPINION HOLDS: The father, although inconsistently employed, had sources of income that could have been used to financially support his children. While the father believed other debts or purchases were more pressing financial priorities, the father could have provided some amount of child support and chose not to. Thus, the mother proved the father’s rights may be terminated under section 600A.8(4).
