PC Process Demonization Pattern

Attar v. Moukdad - Jane Pearl, Parent Coordinator

PC Process Demonization Pattern Since Sept 2024

"She will not do a parent coordinator"

Mr. Moukdad punished for using settlement-mandated PC process — Ms. Attar refuses, delays, and dismisses PC role.

Pattern Summary

The Settlement Agreement mandates using the Parent Coordinator process for dispute resolution (Art. XI, §G, p.17). Despite this clear requirement, Ms. Attar has consistently obstructed PC process across two years:

Phase 1: PC Refusal (2024)

Phase 2: Court-Ordered Compliance + Renewed Obstruction (2025)

SETTLEMENT VIOLATION: Article XI, §G, p.17 MANDATES Parent Coordinator engagement for disputes. Ms. Attar's refusal (2024), procedural obstruction (2025), and dismissive attitude violate this requirement and force court involvement instead.

Impact: When one parent refuses settlement-mandated dispute resolution, the system collapses. Mr. Moukdad is left with no recourse except court enforcement of provisions Ms. Attar already agreed to.

Evidence (2024-2025)

March 6 - May 15, 2024: Retainer Refusal (2+ Months Delay)

Timeline of Delay Tactics:
  • March 6, 2024: Mr. Moukdad contacted Jane Pearl after Ms. Attar refused to share school list (settlement violation of joint decision-making)
  • March 7, 2024: Jane Pearl called Mr. Moukdad, discussed school issue
  • March 19, 2024: Tania (paralegal): "Retainer drafted, awaiting Jane Pearl's approval" (+13 days)
  • March 20, 2024: Tania requests information Mr. Moukdad already provided (duplicate request)
  • March 25, 2024: Tania apologizes, promises Jane Pearl will review "tomorrow" (+19 days)
  • April 16, 2024: Elliot Green (Ms. Attar's attorney) emails: "The parent coordinator wants a $15,000 retainer and bills at $700 an hour it is not affordable. I would like to select one that is more reasonably priced." (delay tactic, +41 days)
  • April 22, 2024: Jane Pearl finally sends retainer terms: 50/50 joint sessions, 100% individual sessions (+47 days). Mr. Moukdad signs immediately.
  • May 6, 2024: Mr. Moukdad follows up — Ms. Attar STILL hasn't signed (+61 days). Notes school placements happening this month.
  • May 9, 2024: Jane Pearl emails both parties directly asking Ms. Attar if she will sign (+64 days)
  • May 15, 2024: Ms. Attar STILL hasn't signed after 2+ months (+70 days)

What Happened: School registration deadline was March 1, 2024 (5 days BEFORE Mr. Moukdad even contacted Jane Pearl). Ms. Attar/Elliot Green delayed PC process for 70+ days through cost objections and non-response. By the time retainer terms were sent (April 22), school deadline had passed 52 days ago. Ms. Attar never signed. Mission accomplished: avoided PC accountability by running out the clock.

SETTLEMENT VIOLATION: Art. XI, §G, p.17 — Settlement MANDATES PC engagement for disputes. "Cost too high" is not an excuse when settlement requires it.

Source: Email from Elliot Green, April 16, 2024 10:40 AM (message_id: 18ee7caca097786a); case records entries 2024-03-06 through 2024-05-15

Verified: Elliot Green email confirmed from Gmail extraction; timeline confirmed from master_log timestamps

September 17, 2024: Explicit Refusal

"She will not do a parent coordinator."

Context: After 2+ months of delaying retainer signature (March-May 2024), Ms. Attar explicitly declared she "will not do a parent coordinator" in September 2024. This is a direct, unambiguous refusal of settlement-mandated dispute resolution.

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Ms. Attar takes 41 days = "apologies for delay"
Mr. Moukdad takes 2 hours = escalates to PC

The Pattern: PC as Weapon vs. PC as Obstacle

When Ms. Attar USES PC (Escalates 10 Times) When Mr. Moukdad USES PC (She Obstructs)
  • Copies PC on routine FaceTime confirmations
  • Forwards school email disputes
  • Sends lengthy accusations (500+ words)
  • Demands sanctions, billing changes
  • Creates "record" with recap memos
  • Escalates within hours (Oct 17: 1hr after session)
  • Raises disputes then claims "no issues"
  • Ignores scheduling for 28 days (Oct 27-Nov 24)
  • Delays joint sessions 41 days (Sept 4-Oct 14)
  • Claims "no parenting issues have arisen"
  • Calls PC process "nonsense"
  • Suggests "awaiting stipulation amendment" instead
  • Redirects to individual sessions (100% cost to him)
  • Volunteers as school chaperone but "no time" for PC
Strategic Conclusion: Ms. Attar's 10 PC escalations (Aug-Nov 2025) while claiming "no parenting issues have arisen" (Nov 24) expose a pattern of selective PC weaponization. She uses PC tactically for advantage (creating paper trails, making accusations, demanding sanctions) but obstructs PC strategically when Mr. Moukdad seeks resolution (28-day delays, "nonsense" dismissals, scope limitations). This double standard proves bad faith engagement and undermines PC effectiveness.

The Pattern: Delay → Obstruct → Refuse → Bill

How Ms. Attar avoids PC accountability:

Step 1: DELAY (March-May 2024)

Refuse to sign retainer, claim "cost too high," drag feet for 70+ days until school registration deadline passes (March 1)

Step 2: REFUSE (Sept 17, 2024)

Explicitly states "she will not do a parent coordinator" during FaceTime argument (documented in Mr. Moukdad's contemporaneous notes)

Step 3: FORCED COMPLIANCE (July 22-25, 2025)

Judge Prus orders PC enforcement ("better not come back without Jane Pearl"). Ms. Attar signs retainer July 25 (only complies when court enforces settlement she already agreed to)

Step 4: PROCEDURAL OBSTRUCTION (July 25 - Aug 18, 2025)

Immediately weaponizes Isabella's TOP status to block joint sessions for 4 weeks, forcing Mr. Moukdad to file Emergency OSC to remove procedural shield

Step 5: BILLING TRAP (Oct 27 - Nov 24, 2025)

Ignores 3 offered session dates for 28 days → Mr. Moukdad pays 50% for scheduling attempts that fail due to her obstruction → When he escalates, she attacks instead of scheduling → PC redirects him to individual sessions (100% cost)

Step 6: DISMISS PROCESS (Nov 24-26, 2025)

Calls PC process "nonsense," claims "no parenting issues," suggests "awaiting stipulation amendment" instead of engaging in joint sessions already billed

Result: PC process only works when court compels compliance. Settlement-mandated voluntary engagement is refused. Mr. Moukdad pays for PC coordination work that produces zero progress due to Ms. Attar's obstruction.

Why This Matters

Settlement Context: PC is MANDATORY, Not Optional

Article XI, §G, p.17:

Settlement MANDATES Parent Coordinator for dispute resolution. This is NOT optional. This is NOT limited to "major decisions."

PC Retainer (July 25, 2025), Section A:

Parent Coordinator assists with "ANY OTHER PARENTING-RELATED ISSUES"

Ms. Attar cannot:

These are all SETTLEMENT VIOLATIONs.

Proposed Solution

PC Directive: Mandatory PC Engagement with Consequences

Issue Addressed: Pattern of PC refusal, delay, and dismissive attitude (Sept 2024 - Nov 2025)

PC Directive:

"Both parties are required to engage the Parent Coordinator process in good faith per Settlement Article XI, Section G, p.18 and Judge Prus's July 22, 2025 Order.

PC Scope (Per Retainer Section A): 'ANY OTHER PARENTING-RELATED ISSUES'

  • This includes day-to-day coordination (FaceTime, illness management, school communication)
  • This is NOT limited to "major decisions"
  • Either parent may raise ANY parenting concern through PC process

Prohibited Behaviors:

  • Refusing PC engagement: "I will not do a parent coordinator" violates settlement
  • Delaying retainer/sessions: Timely engagement is REQUIRED
  • False "no issues" claims: Verifiable disputes cannot be denied
  • Dismissing PC process: Calling it "nonsense" or similar derogatory terms
  • Punishing other parent: Cannot retaliate for using settlement-mandated process
  • Unilateral scope limitation: Cannot restrict PC role to "major decisions" only

Consequences for Non-Compliance:

  • First violation: Written warning from PC
  • Second violation: PC reports non-compliance to court
  • Third violation: PC may recommend sanctions or modification based on pattern of refusal

Joint Session Scheduling: When either parent requests joint session and session is paid for, session MUST be scheduled within 14 days unless both parties agree to different timeline.

Implementation: Effective immediately. Both parties acknowledge understanding at next PC session.

Monitoring: PC will track: (1) Session attendance, (2) Retainer compliance, (3) Good faith engagement, (4) Dismissive language toward PC process

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