JORDAN & FIELDING

In the matter of *Jordan & Fielding*, heard by Judge Terry, the dispute concerned the paternity of a child, X, born in 2012. The proceedings sought declarations regarding Mr Fielding's parentage and his assessment for child support costs.

The court was required to determine whether Mr Fielding should be declared the father of child X and whether he should be assessed for the costs associated with the child. Additionally, the court considered an application to extend the time for filing an application under section 106A of the *Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989*.

Judge Terry declared Mr Fielding to be the father of child X pursuant to section 69VA of the *Family Law Act 1975*. The court also declared that Mr Fielding should be assessed in relation to the costs of child X, as he is the parent of the child, under section 106A of the *Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989*. Furthermore, the court extended the time for the applicant to file an application pursuant to section 106A of the *Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989*, to the filing date of the application, in accordance with Rule 3.05 of the *Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001*. Finally, Mr Fielding was ordered to pay his half share of the paternity testing costs, totalling $275.00, directly to the Legal Aid Commission within 28 days.