McCoskey and Eckersely (Child support)

The case of McCoskey and Eckersley concerned a dispute over child support percentages of care. The decision under review was made by the Child Support Registrar. The parties involved were the applicant, McCoskey, and the respondent, Eckersley.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the Child Support Registrar had erred in determining the percentages of care for the subject child. Specifically, the court had to consider whether there had been a change in the likely pattern of care since the last assessment, and if so, whether that change warranted a reassessment of the care percentages.

Justice Cuthbert affirmed the decision of the Child Support Registrar. The court found that there was no evidence to suggest a significant or lasting change in the likely pattern of care for the child. The Registrar’s decision was based on the information available at the time, and the court was satisfied that the Registrar had correctly applied the relevant provisions of the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988. The court concluded that the existing percentages of care remained appropriate.