IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA
IN AND FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY

Frederick Shaddock,
Petitioner, pro se
v.
Oksana Shemet Shaddock,
Respondent

Case No. CDCV402015

AFFIDAVIT OF PRESENCE
WITHIN 1/2 HOUR OF
ZOOM DIFFICULTIES
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE

COMES NOW the Petitioner, Frederick Shaddock, and respectfully submits this affidavit and motion for relief regarding technical difficulties experienced during the scheduled hearing on June 2, 2025. In support thereof, Petitioner states as follows:

At approximately 11:25 a.m. on June 2, 2025, Petitioner attempted to join the scheduled hearing using the Zoom link provided. Upon clicking the link, Petitioner received the message: “Waiting for host to start meeting.”
Petitioner remained ready and waiting on Zoom until approximately 11:40 a.m., at which point, concerned that the hearing was not commencing, he immediately and quickly drove to the Jefferson County Courthouse in person, bringing his laptop.
Although Petitioner's phone number is available to the Clerk of Court, Petitioner received no phone call.
Upon arrival at the Court House, Petitioner urgently spoke with the Judge’s assistant and the Clerk of Court, informing them that he was present at the courthouse and prepared to proceed with the hearing.
Petitioner has at all times acted in good faith and made every reasonable effort to attend the hearing on time, whether via Zoom or in person.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Court:

Not vacate mor dismiss Case No. CDCV402015 due to a miscommunication or technical issue beyond Petitioner’s control;
Allow time, preferably 1 hour, to respond in person to technical difficulties,
Proceed with the hearing today, June 2, 2025, if the parties and Court are available; or, in the alternative,
Grant a continuance of the hearing to a new date at the Court’s earliest convenience,
with Petitioner committing to appear in person for any future hearings;
Preserve judicial resources and avoid the need for re-filing or duplicating court proceedings unnecessarily.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

/s/ Frederick Shaddock, pro se

cc: Joseph Pavelich, Esq., Attorney for Respondent (via electronic filing)

Oksana Shemet Shaddock, Respondent (via electronic filing)