M.K. v B.K. (transfer of proceedings; jurisdiction; corporate assets; beneficial ownership) (Approved) [2025] IEHC 683 (01 December 2025)

Mandatory transfer threshold not met; evidence does not support assets exceeding €3,000,000; complexity and contested beneficial ownership do not make High Court more appropriate; Circuit Family Court is suitable for hearing and determination.

Citation: [2025] IEHC 683
Parties: Applicant: M. K.; Respondent: B. K.
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 01 December 2025
Procedural Posture: Divorce and Ancillary Reliefs / Appeal of Transfer Motion From Circuit Family Court to High Court
Outcome: Appeal allowed; proceedings to remain in Circuit Family Court
Legal Topics: Divorce, Jurisdiction, Corporate Assets, Beneficial Ownership, Deed of Separation, Ancillary Reliefs

Family Law Divorce Jurisdiction Corporate Assets Beneficial Ownership Deed of Separation Ancillary Reliefs

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Parties

M. K.

Applicant

B. K.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce and Ancillary Reliefs / Appeal of Transfer Motion From Circuit Family Court to High Court

Legal Issues

1 Whether proceedings should be transferred from Circuit Family Court to High Court
2 Whether assets including real property exceed €3,000,000
3 Whether complexity of corporate assets and beneficial ownership warrants transfer

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; proceedings to remain in Circuit Family Court

Orders

Circuit Family Court requested to expedite disclosure applications and substantive hearing
Matter to be listed on date convenient to Counsel for further applications arising from decision