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In the Interest of Q.C., A.G., and A.G., Minor Children In The Matter Of Property Seized For Forfeiture From Bitcoin Depot Operating, Llc,
J.G., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Denise M. Gonyea
Attorney for Appellee State
Mackenzie Moran, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Sarah Wenke
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Wapello County, Richelle Mahaffey, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Schumacher, P.J., and Badding and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, P.J. (13 pages)
A mother appeals the district court’s removal, adjudicatory, and dispositional orders concerning her three children. OPINION HOLDS: The mother’s appeal of the initial removal order is moot, and she waived her challenge to the children’s adjudication. We affirm the dispositional order as placement in the mother’s home is contrary to the welfare of the children and the placement ordered is the least restrictive placement that is appropriate considering the circumstances. PARTIAL DISSENT ASSERTS: Because there is not an adequate placement available for the middle child, custody should not be transferred from the mother. I dissent in part, finding the child’s needs would be better met in the mother’s custody with department supervision.
