Bateman and Kavan

In the matter of *Bateman and Kavan*, heard before Judge Harman, the dispute concerned child support assessments. The parties, Ms. Bateman (the Applicant) and Mr. Kavan (the Respondent), sought orders from the Court regarding the assessment of child support for their child, [X].

The central legal issue before the Court was the assessment of child support payable by Mr. Kavan for the child. The parties also sought to resolve outstanding applications and responses related to the matter, with a view to entering into a registered Child Support Agreement.

Judge Harman made orders by consent in accordance with a Minute of Order executed by the parties. These orders stipulated that Mr. Kavan was to be assessed for the costs of the child pursuant to section 106A of the *Child Support Assessment Act 1989*, acknowledging his status as a parent. The Child Support Registrar was directed to accept the Applicant's application for assessment filed on 15 May 2013. The parties indicated their intention to enter into a Child Support Agreement upon receipt of the assessment and to take all necessary steps to register this agreement.

The Court ordered that each party bear their own costs of the proceedings. Furthermore, all outstanding applications and responses were withdrawn and dismissed, and all issues were removed from the list of matters awaiting hearing.