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Case No. 24-1152

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In the Interest of E.F., L.F., and W.F., Minor Children

County:
Linn

J.H., Mother-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant Mother

Alexander S. Momany

Attorney for Appellee State

Tamara Knight, Assistant Attorney General

Guardian ad Litem

Julie G. Trachta

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
24-1152
Date Published:
Oct 30, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Linn County, Cynthia S. Finley, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Buller and Langholz, JJ.  Opinion by Buller, J.  (6 pages)

            A mother appeals termination of her parental rights to three children.  OPINION HOLDS: Because the mother was unable to take immediate custody of the children as of the termination trial, did not preserve her additional-time request, and her bond with the children does not preclude termination, we affirm. 

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