Alfred and Jux (Child support)

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) considered the dispute between Alfred and Jux concerning the percentage of care attributed to each party for their child. The core of the disagreement revolved around whether the initial assessment of the percentage of care was correct.

The Tribunal was required to determine the likely pattern of care for the child and, consequently, whether the assessed percentage of care accurately reflected this pattern. This involved an examination of the factual circumstances surrounding the child's living arrangements and the contributions of each parent to the child's care.

In reaching its decision, the Tribunal applied the principles governing the assessment of the percentage of care under the relevant child support legislation. The Tribunal reviewed the evidence presented by both parties regarding the child's routine and the practicalities of each parent's involvement in the child's daily life. After considering all the evidence, the Tribunal affirmed the original decision regarding the percentage of care.