Delacrux and Delacrux (Child support)

The matter of *Delacrux and Delacrux* concerned a dispute regarding the percentage of care arrangements for a child, brought before the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The primary issue revolved around whether there were special circumstances that prevented the objection from being lodged within the prescribed timeframe. However, the court noted that the objection had, in fact, been lodged on time.

The court was required to determine the validity of the objection and whether the Child Support Registrar had erred in their initial assessment or handling of the matter. Specifically, the court needed to consider if the circumstances surrounding the objection warranted a review of the Registrar's decision.

The court found that the objection had been lodged within the statutory time limits. Consequently, the decision under review was set aside. The matter was remitted back to the Child Support Registrar for reconsideration, with the court indicating that the Registrar should proceed with the objection as if it had been lodged in a timely manner.