Cheesman and Bomer (Child support)

This matter concerned a dispute between Cheesman and Bomer regarding the percentage of care for their child. The decision under review, made by the Child Support Registrar, was affirmed by the court.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether there had been a change to the likely pattern of care for the child, which would necessitate a reassessment of the child support percentage of care. The court had to determine if the evidence presented supported a departure from the existing care arrangements.

The court considered the evidence presented by both parties concerning the actual and likely future care arrangements for the child. It applied the principles governing the assessment of care percentages under the relevant legislation, focusing on whether the established pattern of care had altered to a significant degree. The court found that the evidence did not establish a sufficient change to warrant altering the existing percentage of care.