Rooney and Jemison (Child support)

This matter concerned an appeal by the applicant, Rooney, against a decision of the Child Support Registrar regarding opt-in child support arrears. The respondent was Jemison.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether there were unpaid child support amounts that had accrued under an opt-in child support agreement. The court was required to determine the validity and enforceability of the arrears claimed by the Registrar.

The court found that the Registrar's decision was affected by an error of law. It was determined that the Registrar had failed to properly consider the evidence and submissions presented regarding the existence and calculation of the alleged arrears. Consequently, the court set aside the decision under review and remitted the matter back to the Child Support Registrar with specific directions for reconsideration.