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In the Interest of V.W. and A.W., Minor Children
County:
Polk
A.W., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Father
Teresa Pope
Attorney for Appellee State
Lisa Jeanes, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Nicole Garbis Nolan
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
24-0983
Date Published:
Oct 02, 2024
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Erik Howe, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Buller and Langholz, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, P.J. (9 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his children. He contends termination is not in the children’s best interests, and he requests a guardianship and bridge order as an alternative to termination. OPINION HOLDS: Upon our review, we affirm.