Meggott and Meggott (Child support)

The case of *Meggott and Meggott (Child Support)* concerned a dispute between the parties regarding child support payments. The primary issue before the court was whether payments made directly by one parent to the other, in lieu of formal child support payments, should be recognised as satisfying the child support obligations. The decision was made by T Bubutievski M.

The court was required to determine whether the payments made directly between the parents were intended by both parties to be in lieu of child support. This involved an assessment of the parties' intentions at the time the payments were made and whether these intentions aligned with the legislative framework governing child support.

The court affirmed the decision under review, finding that the payments made directly between the parents were indeed intended by both parties to be in lieu of child support. This determination was based on an examination of the evidence presented, which demonstrated a mutual understanding and agreement between the parents regarding the nature and purpose of these direct payments. The court applied principles relating to the intention of the parties in the context of child support arrangements.