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In the Interest of J.C., Minor Child
R.J., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Enoch K. Waipa
Attorney for Appellee State
Natalie Hedberg, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Ivan E. Miller
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
24-0985
Date Published:
Oct 30, 2024
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Page County, Donna Bothwell, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Buller, P.J., Langholz, J., and Doyle, S.J. Opinion by Doyle, S.J. (5 pages)
A father appeals the termination of his parental rights to his child. OPINION HOLDS: Clear and convincing evidence supports terminating the father’s parental rights under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2024), and termination serves the child’s best interests.