Pridhoe and Pridhoe (Child support)

This matter concerned an appeal to the Child Support Appeals Tribunal regarding a decision made by the Registrar of the Child Support Agency. The appeal was brought by the father, Mr Pridhoe, against the mother, Ms Pridhoe, concerning the percentage of care for their child. The Registrar had previously determined the percentage of care, which the father sought to have reviewed and altered.

The primary legal issue before the Tribunal was whether there had been a change in the likely pattern of care for the child since the last assessment, and if so, whether the existing percentage of care determination should be revoked and a new one substituted. The Tribunal was required to consider the evidence presented by both parties regarding the actual care arrangements and the future intentions for the child's residence.

The Tribunal found that the evidence demonstrated a significant and ongoing change in the likely pattern of care for the child, with the father now providing a greater percentage of care than previously assessed. Applying the principles of the *Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988*, the Tribunal determined that the existing percentage of care determination was no longer accurate and should be revoked. The Tribunal then substituted a new percentage of care determination reflecting the changed circumstances. The appeal was allowed, and the Registrar's decision was set aside and substituted.