Galbraith-Marten v De Renée (Extension of Extended Civil Restraint Order)

Galbraith-Marten v De Renée (Extension of Extended Civil Restraint Order)

Ms De Renée has demonstrated persistent vexatiousness and intent to pursue further unmeritorious litigation; extension of the ECRO for two years is appropriate and necessary to protect Mr Galbraith-Marten and court resources. Her application for financial/maintenance orders is caught by the ECRO, lacks merit, and is dismissed. Mr Galbraith-Marten has complied with disclosure obligations. Disclosure of Ms De Renée’s home address is refused; her e-mail address must be disclosed.

Parties
Applicant: Jason Galbraith-Marten; Respondent: Catherine De Renée
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Family Financial Remedy / Ruling on Applications for Extension of ECRO and Financial/maintenance Orders
Outcome
ECRO extended for two years; respondent's application dismissed; partial disclosure ordered.
Legal Topics
Extended Civil Restraint Order, Financial Disclosure, Child Maintenance, Part III Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984, Schedule 1 Children Act 1989
Family Law Civil Procedure Extended Civil Restraint Order Financial Disclosure Child Maintenance Part III Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 Schedule 1 Children Act 1989

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Parties

Jason Galbraith-Marten

Applicant

Catherine De Renée

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Financial Remedy / Ruling on Applications for Extension of ECRO and Financial/maintenance Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the Extended Civil Restraint Order against Ms De Renée
  2. 2 Whether Ms De Renée's application for financial/maintenance orders should be permitted under the ECRO
  3. 3 Whether Mr Galbraith-Marten has complied with disclosure obligations

Ratio Decidendi

Ms De Renée has demonstrated persistent vexatiousness and intent to pursue further unmeritorious litigation; extension of the ECRO for two years is appropriate and necessary to protect Mr Galbraith-Marten and court resources. Her application for financial/maintenance orders is caught by the ECRO, lacks merit, and is dismissed. Mr Galbraith-Marten has complied with disclosure obligations. Disclosure of Ms De Renée’s home address is refused; her e-mail address must be disclosed.

Court Disposition

ECRO extended for two years; respondent's application dismissed; partial disclosure ordered.

Orders

  • Extended Civil Restraint Order against Catherine De Renée until 14 April 2027 managed by Mr Justice PEEL.
  • Catherine De Renée restrained from making applications in specified courts without permission.