Legal Opinion

In the Interest of J.M.

Court of Appeals of Iowa

Decided March 27, 2013No. 12-1963PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtMullins, J.

The child’s guardian ad litem (GAL) appeals from a modification and permanency review order changing the child’s level of care from foster family care in Iowa to relative care in Mexico. The GAL contends the juvenile court erred in (1) refusing to grant a continuance, (2) refusing to grant a motion for a child therapist to examine the child, (3) refusing to grant a request for a neutral translator, (4) refusing to hold a hearing on whether the Department of Human Services (DHS) prevented the GAL from performing her duties, (5) modifying the level of care in the absence of any substantial and…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Klinge v. BentienSupreme Court of Iowa · 2006
  2. State v. LasleySupreme Court of Iowa · 2005
  3. Addison Insurance Co. v. Knight, Hoppe, Kurnik & Knight, L.L.C.Supreme Court of Iowa · 2007
  4. In Re JorgensenSupreme Court of Iowa · 2001
  5. In the interest of E.D.Court of Appeals of Iowa · 2012

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Elmer P. Scheckel v. City of Oelwein and Fayette County TreasurerCourt of Appeals of Iowa · 2024

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