Mother v Father (Private Law Proceedings; Extended Civil Restraint Order)

Mother v Father (Private Law Proceedings; Extended Civil Restraint Order)

The father has made multiple applications declared totally without merit, meeting the threshold for a civil restraint order. Due to the escalating and repetitive nature of his conduct, an extended civil restraint order is necessary to prevent further abuse of court process and to protect the welfare of the children and the efficient administration of justice.

Parties
Applicant: Mother; Respondent: Father
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Application for Civil Restraint Order
Outcome
Extended civil restraint order made against the father for one year or until conclusion of proceedings, whichever is sooner.
Legal Topics
Civil Restraint Orders, Vexatious Litigation, Child Contact, Appeals
Family Law Civil Procedure Civil Restraint Orders Vexatious Litigation Child Contact Appeals

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Parties

Mother

Applicant

Father

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Application for Civil Restraint Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the threshold for a civil restraint order against the father is met
  2. 2 Whether a limited or extended civil restraint order is appropriate
  3. 3 Whether the father's Article 6 rights are infringed

Ratio Decidendi

The father has made multiple applications declared totally without merit, meeting the threshold for a civil restraint order. Due to the escalating and repetitive nature of his conduct, an extended civil restraint order is necessary to prevent further abuse of court process and to protect the welfare of the children and the efficient administration of justice.

Court Disposition

Extended civil restraint order made against the father for one year or until conclusion of proceedings, whichever is sooner.

Orders

  • Father is restrained from making further applications in these proceedings without permission of the court.
  • Father must pay a fee for any application to appeal or for leave to apply, refundable if successful.