Bromfield and Jordison (Child support)

The case of *Bromfield and Jordison* concerned a dispute between the parties regarding the percentage of care for their child. The primary issue before the court was whether there had been a change to the likely pattern of care, which would necessitate a review and potential alteration of existing child support percentage of care determinations. The court was also required to consider the implications of non-compliance with previous court orders and the application of an interim period.

The central legal question before the court was whether the evidence presented demonstrated a sufficient change in the child's living arrangements to warrant revoking the existing percentage of care determinations and making new ones. This involved an assessment of the factual circumstances surrounding the child's care and whether these circumstances met the threshold for a review under the relevant legislation. The court also had to determine the appropriate period for which any new percentage of care should apply, considering the interim period that had already elapsed.

In reaching its decision, the court analysed the evidence concerning the actual care arrangements for the child. It applied the principles governing changes to the pattern of care, considering whether the observed changes were likely to be permanent or of a significant duration. The court found that the evidence supported a change in the likely pattern of care and that the existing determinations were no longer reflective of the reality of the child's living arrangements. Consequently, the court set aside the previous determinations and substituted them with new ones, taking into account the interim period.