Koerner and Todd (Child support)

The case of *Koerner and Todd* concerned a dispute between the parties regarding the percentage of care for their child. The primary issue before the court was whether there had been a change to the likely pattern of care for the child, which would necessitate a review and potential alteration of existing child support arrangements. The decision under review affirmed the initial determination made by the Child Support Registrar.

The court was required to determine whether the evidence presented demonstrated a significant and ongoing change in the child's living arrangements that would justify revoking the existing percentage of care determinations and making new ones. This involved an assessment of the factual circumstances surrounding the child's care and whether these circumstances met the threshold for a change in the established care arrangements under the relevant legislation.

In reaching its decision, the court applied the principles governing changes to child support assessments, focusing on the statutory criteria for altering the percentage of care. The court considered the evidence of the parties and found that the established pattern of care had not changed in a manner that would warrant a departure from the existing determinations. Consequently, the court affirmed the decision of the Child Support Registrar.