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· 12/19/1984

In the Interest of H.J.E.

Citations

  • 359 N.W.2d 471
  • 1984 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1306

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • holding biological father was not authorized to file parental rights termination petition where statute allowed only child’s guardian or custodian, department of human services, juvenile court officer, or county attorney to do so
  • stating a father is “not a party authorized to file a petition seeking termination under chapter 232”
  • chapter 600A and chapter 232 \create separate and distinct causes of action having different applicability based upon the facts of the case\
  • relying on sections 232.109 and 600A.5(2

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Judges: Harris, McGiyerin, Larson, Schultz, Wolle

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