Gamon and Gamon (Child support)

The matter of *Gamon and Gamon* concerned a dispute over child support arrears, brought before the court for review. The primary issue was whether the liable parent had failed to pay certain amounts of child support as required. The decision under review was ultimately set aside by the court, which then provided directions for further consideration.

The court was required to determine whether unpaid amounts of child support had accrued, thereby constituting arrears. This involved an assessment of the payments made by the liable parent against their child support obligations. The court's task was to ascertain the factual accuracy of the claimed arrears and to apply the relevant provisions of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988* to the circumstances.

In reaching its decision, the court examined the evidence presented regarding the payment history and the calculation of the child support liability. The court found that the decision under review contained errors in its assessment of the unpaid amounts. Consequently, the court set aside the original decision and remitted the matter back to the relevant authority with specific directions to re-evaluate the arrears.