Motram and Altman (Child support)

This matter concerned an application for a departure determination under the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988* (Cth) (the Act). The applicant, Motram, sought to depart from the child support assessment made in relation to their child with the respondent, Altman. The review of the initial decision was heard by R King M.

The central legal issue before the court was whether a ground for departure from the child support assessment had been established under section 117 of the Act. Specifically, the court was required to determine if the liable parent's income, property, and financial resources were such that the assessment did not make proper or adequate provision for the child.

The court considered the evidence presented regarding the liable parent's financial circumstances. It was found that the liable parent possessed income, property, and financial resources that were not adequately reflected in the child support assessment. This finding established a ground for departure under section 117(1)(a) of the Act. The court affirmed the decision to depart from the assessment, concluding that the initial assessment did not make proper or adequate provision for the child.