Macaulay and Jessop

In this matter before Judge Lapthorn, the Applicant sought orders against the Respondent concerning child support payments. The dispute centred on the repayment of child support paid by the Applicant to the Respondent in relation to their child, X.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the Applicant was entitled to recover child support payments made to the Respondent, and if so, the quantum and method of repayment. This involved the application of section 143(3) of the relevant legislation, which governs the recovery of child support payments in certain circumstances.

Judge Lapthorn ordered that the Respondent pay the Applicant the sum of $6,693.91 pursuant to section 143(3) of the legislation. This sum represents the child support paid by the Applicant to the Respondent concerning their child, X. The Court further ordered that this amount be paid by way of periodic payments of $65 per week, commencing on 1 March 2018, until the full amount was discharged. The Court also directed that a copy of these orders be forwarded to the Child Support Registrar for their information, should the Applicant choose to register the maintenance liability for collection.