Jeffries and Jeffries (Child support)

The case of *Jeffries and Jeffries* concerned an application for a departure determination under the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988* (Cth). The primary dispute between the parties, Mr. and Ms. Jeffries, related to the costs of their children's education. The matter came before the court for review of a previous decision.

The court was required to determine whether the costs of the children's education were a manner expected by both parents, and whether these costs significantly affected the cost of maintaining the children. Furthermore, the court needed to consider the financial resources of both parents in making its determination.

The court reasoned that the costs associated with the children's education were indeed a manner expected by both parents, and that these costs had a significant impact on the overall cost of maintaining the children. Applying the principles of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988*, the court found that the previous decision was not in accordance with the law. Consequently, the court set aside the previous decision and substituted its own determination.