IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIVIL DIVISION

FREDERICK SHADDOCK,
520 N Street SW, S-316, Washington, DC  20024
(Square 0503, Lot 0116).
Plaintiff,
v.
OKSANA SHEMET SHADDOCK,
520 N Street SW, S-316, Washington, DC  20024
Defendant

CASE NO. 2025-CAB-004804

PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S
REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PRESENCE AT
JANUARY 16, 2026 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE

COMES NOW, Plaintiff, pro se, and opposes Defendant's counsel's December 15, 2025 letter-request (Exhibit O2) to waive her presence at the January 16, 2026 remote scheduling conference. The request misrepresents facts and delays resolution of undisputed issues. Defendant's counsel exhibits a pattern of dishonesty, diversion, dubious documents, and delay tactics thwarting the rule of marital property law.   Plaintiff requests the conference proceed as scheduled.

I. Facts

  1. Defendant's letter claims she must remain in Russia "for a few months" due to her father's death. However, her December 15, 2025 text states: "I come DC... I need be back home (DC). May bring my mom" (Exhibit B, screenshot attached), indicating imminent return.
  2. This follows a December 9, 2025 joint continuance (to ~Feb. 15, 2026), already granted compassionately. Further delay prejudices Plaintiff amid ongoing lockout (see related emergency motion).
  3. The conference addresses core issues: marital property (Harbour Square condo), void quit claim (2013, unrecorded/forged), and access—resolvable via partial summary judgment (filed concurrently).

II. Argument

Under Super. Ct. Dom. Rel. R. 16, scheduling conferences ensure efficient case management. Waiver is inappropriate where presence aids resolution (D.C. Code § 16-910 equitable distribution requires input). The misrepresentation (re: return) warrants denial; counsel is authorized but cannot excuse false premises. Proceed remotely via WebEx, as prior (Oct. 31, 2025).

III. Prayer for Relief

Deny the waiver; order Defendant's appearance; proceed January 16, 2026.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Frederick J. Shaddock
[As above]
Date: December 15, 2025

Certificate of Service:.

Exhibit A: Liotta Letter (Dec. 15, 2025).
Exhibit B: Oksana Text Screenshot (Dec. 15, 2025).

 

 

Exhibit O2