In the Interest of K.M., S.M., and N.M., Minor Children
N.M., Mother-Appellant
D.M., Father-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Heidi D. Van Winkle
Attorney for Appellant Father
Andrew L. Mahoney
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Brent Ruther
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
19-1637
Date Published:
Jan 09, 2020
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Des Moines County, Jennifer S. Bailey, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED ON BOTH APPEALS. Considered by May, P.J., Greer, J., and Vogel, S.J. Opinion by May, P.J. (9 pages)
A mother and father appeal the juvenile court’s termination of their parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We conclude termination was appropriate under Iowa law and consistent with the children’s best interests with respect to both parents.