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In the Interest of M.M.-P., K.M.-P., and K.M.-P., Minor Children
K.P.-M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Barbara E. Maness
Attorney for Appellee State
Lisa Jeanes, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Jean Capdevila
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Michael Motto, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Tabor, C.J., and Chicchelly and Sandy, JJ. Opinion by Sandy, J. (11 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights, arguing (1) there was not clear and convincing evidence that her parental rights should be terminated pursuant to section 232.116(1)(f) (2024); and (2) there was not clear and convincing evidence that termination of the mother’s parental rights was in the best interest of the children pursuant to section 232.116(2). OPINION HOLDS: We affirm the juvenile court’s termination of the mother’s parental rights.
