Goode and Child Support Registrar (Child support)

This matter concerned an appeal by Mr Goode against a decision of the Child Support Registrar. The Registrar had revoked existing percentage of care determinations and made a new determination for one parent only. The appeal was heard by S Hoffman M.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether there had been a change to the likely pattern of care that would justify the revocation of existing percentage of care determinations and the making of a new determination.

The Court considered the evidence presented regarding the care arrangements for the child. It was found that the existing percentage of care determinations were no longer accurate due to a significant and likely ongoing change in the pattern of care. The Court applied the principles of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988* concerning changes to care arrangements and the making of new percentage of care determinations.

The Court varied the decision under review, revoking the existing percentage of care determinations and making a new determination reflecting the changed pattern of care.