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29 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2026 7 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
In the Interest of Q.G. and W.G., Minor Childrengreen2 sentences2025See Q.G., 911 N.W.2d at 770–71. 2023In re Q.G., 911 N.W.2d 761, 770 (Iowa 2018). | 4 | 5 |
In The Interest Of A.h.b., Minor Child, M.l.b., Mothergreen2 sentences2023“Once the court has found a statutory ground for termination under a chapter 600A termination, the court must further determine whether the termination is in the best interest of the child.” In re A.H.B., 791 N.W.2d 687, 690 (Iowa 2010). 2015See In re A.H.B., 791 N.W.2d 687, 690 (Iowa 2010). | 3 | 3 |
In the Interest of G.A.green2 sentences2016See id.; see also G.A., 826 N.W.2d at 129 . 2016See id. § 600A.8(3)(b); see also G.A., 826 N.W.2d at 129 . | 3 | 3 |
Klobnock Ex Rel. Abbottgreen2 sentences2023See Klobnock v. Abbott, 303 N.W.2d 149, 152 (Iowa 1981) (“A substantial, and not merely sporadic or insignificant, failure to pay ordered support without good cause justifies termination of parental rights under section 600A.8(4).”). 2017“A substantial, and not merely sporadic or insignificant, failure to pay ordered support without good cause justifies termination of parental rights under section 600A.8(4).” Klobnock v. Abbott, 303 N.W.2d 149, 152 (Iowa 1981). | 2 | 5 |
In the Interest of W.W.green2 sentences2020See In re W.W., 826 N.W.2d 706, 710 (Iowa Ct. App. 2012) (finding the financial support referenced in section 600A.8(3)(b) is not limited to court-ordered support payments, as court-ordered payments are the subject of a separate ground for termination under section 600A.8(4)). 2019But reasonable support “is not limited to court-ordered support.” In re W.W., 826 N.W.2d 706, 710 (Iowa Ct. App. 2012). | 2 | 2 |
In Interest of BLAgreen2 sentences2019See Iowa Code § 600A.1(1) (“The best interest of the child subject to the proceedings of this chapter shall be the paramount consideration in interpreting this chapter.”); In re B.L.A., 357 N.W.2d 20, 23 (Iowa 1984) (holding the court must resolve the issue of whether the child’s interests will be best served by terminating the parent’s rights). 1991In B.L.A. the supreme court indicated that “the key factual issue ... concerns the father’s ability to pay the ordered child support.” 357 N.W.2d at 22 . | 1 | 2 |
Shatto v. Grabingreen1 sentence2023C.A. argues termination is appropriate pursuant to Iowa Code section 600A.8(4), which authorizes termination when “[a] parent has been ordered to contribute to the support of the child or financially aid in the child’s birth and has failed to do so without good cause.” “A substantial, and not merely sporadic or insignificant, failure to pay ordered support without good cause justifies termination of parental rights under section 600A.8(4).” Klobnock v. Abbott, 303 6 N.W.2d 149, 152 (Iowa 1981). | 1 | 1 |
Matter of Burneygreen2 sentences2020In outlining the requirements for termination under section 600A.8(3)(a), the court relied on the following statement from C.A.V., 787 N.W.2d at 101 : Abandonment is characterized as the “giving up of parental rights and responsibilities accompanied by an intent to forego them.” In re Burney, 259 N.W.2d 322, 324 (Iowa 1977). 2020In outlining the requirements for termination under section 600A.8(3)(a), the court relied on the following statement from C.A.V., 787 N.W.2d at 101 : Abandonment is characterized as the “giving up of parental rights and responsibilities accompanied by an intent to forego them.” In re Burney, 259 N.W.2d 322, 324 (Iowa 1977). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of Goettschegreen1 sentence2020“Two elements are necessary to show abandonment: the conduct of the parent in giving up parental rights and responsibilities and the parent’s intent to do so.” In re Goettsche, 311 N.W.2d 104, 106 (Iowa 1981). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of J.S.green1 sentence2018See In re J.S., 470 N.W.2d 48, 52 (Iowa 1991) (“Where a parent receives notice of the petition and hearing, is represented by counsel, counsel is present at the termination hearing, and the parent has an opportunity to present testimony by deposition, we cannot say the parent has been deprived of fundamental fairness.”). 5 We affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights pursuant to Iowa Code section 600A.8(3)(b). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of M.M.S.green1 sentence2017Upon our de novo review, see In re M.M.S., 502 N.W.2d 4, 5 (Iowa 1993), we find clear and convincing evidence supports termination under Iowa Code section 600A.8(3) (2016), and we conclude severing the child’s relationship with her biological father serves the child’s best interests. | 1 | 1 |
In Interest of ECGgreen1 sentence2016See, e.g., In re E.C.G., 345 N.W.2d 138, 141 (Iowa 1984) (stating the “standard for granting a motion to vacate termination of parental rights under section 600A.9(2) is ‘the best interests of the child’”); In re Adoption of M.M.B., 376 N.W.2d 900, 902 (Iowa 1985) (stating section 600A.9(2) allows a parent whose rights have been terminated to seek to have the court vacate the order and the court may grant the order only if it is in the child’s best interests). | 1 | 1 |
In Re the Adoption of M.M.B.green1 sentence2016See, e.g., In re E.C.G., 345 N.W.2d 138, 141 (Iowa 1984) (stating the “standard for granting a motion to vacate termination of parental rights under section 600A.9(2) is ‘the best interests of the child’”); In re Adoption of M.M.B., 376 N.W.2d 900, 902 (Iowa 1985) (stating section 600A.9(2) allows a parent whose rights have been terminated to seek to have the court vacate the order and the court may grant the order only if it is in the child’s best interests). | 1 | 1 |
In the Interest of Kelleygreen2 sentences1981In re Hoppe, 289 N.W.2d 613, 614 (Iowa 1980); In re Kelley, 262 N.W.2d 781, 782 (Iowa 1978); Iowa R.App.P. 4. 1981In re Hoppe, 289 N.W.2d 613, 614 (Iowa 1980); In re Kelley, 262 N.W.2d 781, 782 (Iowa 1978); Iowa R.App.P. 4. | 1 | 1 |
In Interest of Hoppegreen2 sentences1981In re Hoppe, 289 N.W.2d 613, 614 (Iowa 1980); In re Kelley, 262 N.W.2d 781, 782 (Iowa 1978); Iowa R.App.P. 4. 1981In re Hoppe, 289 N.W.2d 613, 614 (Iowa 1980); In re Kelley, 262 N.W.2d 781, 782 (Iowa 1978); Iowa R.App.P. 4. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Interest of RKB
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2 sentences2026“The primary interest in termination proceedings is the best interests of the child.” Id. 2 The mother also petitioned for the termination of the father’s rights under section 600A.8(4), but the juvenile court dismissed this ground because the mother failed to prove the father was ordered to and failed to pay child support. 6 III. 2023While we agree the mother’s failure to pay has been substantial, “[t]he burden is on the petitioner to show the parent had the ability to pay child support.” In re R.K.B., 572 N.W.2d 600 , 601–02 (Iowa 1998). | 2 | 2023–2026 |
In the Interest of J.V., Minor Child
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1 sentence2026Id. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
In Re CAV
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2 sentences2020In outlining the requirements for termination under section 600A.8(3)(a), the court relied on the following statement from C.A.V., 787 N.W.2d at 101 : Abandonment is characterized as the “giving up of parental rights and responsibilities accompanied by an intent to forego them.” In re Burney, 259 N.W.2d 322, 324 (Iowa 1977). 2020In outlining the requirements for termination under section 600A.8(3)(a), the court relied on the following statement from C.A.V., 787 N.W.2d at 101 : Abandonment is characterized as the “giving up of parental rights and responsibilities accompanied by an intent to forego them.” In re Burney, 259 N.W.2d 322, 324 (Iowa 1977). | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Callender v. Skiles
green
1 sentence2015Steven resisted and claimed the Iowa Supreme Court case Callender v. Skiles, 591 N.W.2d 182 (Iowa 1999), established his right to bring this petition. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
In the Interest of J.L.W.
green
1 sentence2014J.L.W., 523 N.W.2d at 625 . | 1 | 2014–2014 |
In the Interest of D.E.E.
green
1 sentence1992Id. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
In the Interest of D.W.K.
green
1 sentence1986We cannot be persuaded that the legislature intended section 600A.8 to alter so radically the parental support obligation.” In Interest of D.W.K., 365 N.W.2d at 35 . | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.