Photograph: Bryan O'BrienA man has been restricted by the Supreme Court in bringing further family law litigation against his ex-partner after subjecting her to protracted litigation over more than 13 years, involving estimated costs to her of more than €300,000. The man lost most of his applications but, despite multiple costs orders against him in the woman’s favour, he failed to pay any costs to her. The case raised important issues about whether litigation restriction orders known as Isaac Wunder (IW) orders can be made in family law cases. The High Court can, in an appropriate case, make IW orders relating to Circuit and District Court cases, she held. She alleged persistent failures by the man to comply with court orders, including payment of maintenance and costs.

Source: The Irish Times January 25, 2026 13:30 UTC