Culver and Culver (Child support)

The case of *Culver and Culver (Child Support)* concerned a dispute between the parties regarding the percentage of care for their child. The applicant sought to have the existing percentage of care determinations revoked and new determinations made, arguing that there had been a change to the likely pattern of care. The matter came before the court for review of a decision made by the Child Support Registrar.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the Registrar had erred in revoking the existing percentage of care determinations and making new ones. This involved determining whether a change to the likely pattern of care had occurred, and if so, whether the Registrar had properly considered all relevant factors, including whether reasonable action had been taken by the non-resident parent to maintain the child’s care. The court also considered the application of an interim period in the context of the revised care arrangements.

The court found that the care plan had not been complied with and that the Registrar had correctly determined that reasonable action had been taken by the non-resident parent. Consequently, the court concluded that the Registrar’s decision to revoke the existing percentage of care determinations and make new ones was sound. The court therefore set aside the decision under review and substituted its own decision.