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5 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 72 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from In the Interest of M.W. and Z.W., Minor Children, R.W., Mother.

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1 In the Interest of M.W. and Z.W., Minor Children, R.W., Mother Anchor
iowa · 2016
green “there must be clear and convincing evidence of the grounds for termination of parental rights.” 36
2 In the Interest of H.S. And S.N., Minor Children, V.R., Mother
iowa · 2011
green “we give weight to the juvenile court's factual findings, especially when considering the credibility of witnesses, but we are not bound by them.” 19
3 In the Interest of L.H.
iowa · 2017
green “no serious or substantial doubts as to the correctness of conclusions of law drawn from the evidence.” 8
4 In the Interest of L.H.
iowa · 2017
green “in determining the best interests of the children, 'we look to the parent's past performance because it may indicate the quality of care the parent is capable of providing in the future.” 5
5 In the Interest of L.H.
iowa · 2017
green “clear and convincing evidence' means there are no serious or substantial doubts as to the correctness of conclusions of law drawn from the evidence.” 4

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