Bowen and Maguire (Child support)

The case of *Bowen and Maguire* concerned a dispute over child support payments, specifically relating to the percentage of care arrangements for the child. The decision was made by the Deputy President and a Principal Member of the relevant tribunal.

The primary legal issue before the tribunal was whether there had been a change to the likely pattern of care for the child. This determination was crucial for recalculating the child support payable under the relevant legislation.

The tribunal found that there had indeed been a change to the existing percentages of care. Applying the principles of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988*, the tribunal concluded that the previous assessment was no longer accurate due to this shift in care arrangements. Consequently, the tribunal set aside the previous decision and substituted it with a new determination reflecting the altered pattern of care.