Legal Opinion
In the Interest of Z.H.
Court of Appeals of Iowa
Decided September 6, 2007No. 07-1048PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHuitink, P.J.
I. Background Facts and Prior Proceedings
The father in this appeal, Anthony, has a mild form of mental retardation. His former wife also has various mental health issues. Their five-year-old son, Zachary, has been identified as a child with special needs.
The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) became involved in this case in 2004 when Zachary was two years old. At that time, Anthony and his wife were in the midst of divorce proceedings.1 Zachary was living with his father and maternal grandmother. The State filed a child in need of assistance (CINA) petition claiming Zachary was not…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- In the Interests of A.C.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1987
- In The Interest Of J.e., Minor Child, R.e., Mother Vs. State Of IowaSupreme Court of Iowa · 2006
- In the Interest of L.L.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1990
- Sheboygan County Department of Human Services v. Neal J.G.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 2003
- In the Interest of R.E.K.F.Supreme Court of Iowa · 2005
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