Hilliam and Hilliam (Child support)

This matter concerned a dispute between the parties, referred to as Hilliam and Hilliam, regarding the percentage of care for their child. The application was brought before the court for review of a previous decision concerning child support.

The central 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 new determination of the care percentages for child support purposes. The court was required to assess the evidence presented regarding the actual and prospective care arrangements.

The court considered the evidence and determined that a change in the likely pattern of care had occurred. Applying the relevant provisions of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988*, the court found that the previous determination was no longer accurate. Consequently, the court set aside the earlier decision and substituted it with a new determination of the care percentages.