Sickler and Burdge (Child support)

The case of *Sickler and Burdge* concerned a dispute over the percentage of care for a child. The applicant sought to have the existing percentage of care determinations revoked and new determinations made. The court was required to consider whether there had been a change to the likely pattern of care.

The central legal issue before the court was whether the circumstances warranted a revocation of the existing percentage of care determinations and the making of new ones, specifically in light of an alleged change in the child's care arrangements. The court also had to consider the impact of non-compliance with court orders and whether any reasonable action had been taken in response to such non-compliance.

The court affirmed the decision under review, finding that there had been a change to the likely pattern of care. The reasoning applied by the court focused on the practical reality of the child's living arrangements and the failure of the parties to adhere to previous court orders. The court determined that no reasonable action had been taken to rectify the situation, leading to the conclusion that the existing determinations were no longer reflective of the actual care provided.