IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA
IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY

COMES NOW the Petitioner, Frederick J. Shaddock, pro se, pursuant to Iowa R. Civ. P. 1.503 and Jefferson County Local Rules, and respectfully moves the Court to allow Respondent Oksana Shemet Shaddock to appear remotely via Zoom for the November 17, 2025 hearing at 9:00 AM. In support, Petitioner states:

1. The Parties are pursuing conversion of this dissolution to legal separation to preserve their 24-year marriage, assets, and alternating DC/Iowa lifestyles with alternating cohabitation. Respondent is currently in Washington, DC (Unit S-316, Harbour Square), 1,000 miles from Fairfield, making in-person attendance burdensome in flight cost, and employment activities.

2. Remote appearance avoids undue hardship (travel costs, time), promotes efficiency, and supports separation rotations—Petitioner will attend in-person in Fairfield for peace, as Respondent's presence would disrupt (ongoing access disputes, Exhibit S: Separation Schedule).

3. Zoom is Iowa's standard platform; Petitioner requests the Court's default link or confirmation of instructions. No prejudice to Respondent.

4. Petitioner has a pending motion with the District of Columbia Superior Court to add him to the title of the marital condo at 520 N Street SW, S-316, Washington DC just as the Respondent is on the title of the marital house at 806 North 4th Street, Fairfield, Iowa. The outcome of this case may be important in determining the equitable division of marital assets in the event of a divorce.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests the Court grant this motion and provide Zoom details for Respondent.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Frederick Shaddock, Petitioner, pro se

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on this 26th day of October, 2025, a copy of the foregoing MOTION FOR REMOTE APPEARANCE ON NOVEMBER 17 was filed electronically via the Iowa Courts Electronic Filing System, which will provide automatic service to:
 

Joseph C. Pavelich, Esq., Attorney for Respondent
Oksana Shemet Shaddock, Respondent (via electronic filing

/s/ Frederick J. Shaddock
Frederick J. Shaddock
August 18, 2025