In the Interest of Goettsche

McCORMICK, Justice.

The question in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in terminating the parent-child relationship between Henry Goettsehe and his sons Darrin and Drew. The action was brought by Pamela Pohar, mother of the children, under chapter 600A, The Code. The relationship was terminated on the ground of abandonment under section 600A.8(3). We affirm the trial court.

In relevant part, section 600A.8 provides:

The juvenile court shall base its findings and order [terminating parental rights] on clear and convincing proof. The following shall be, either separately or jointly,…