YATHOPOULOS & KOMINE

In the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Judge Jones considered applications by Mr Yathopoulos (the applicant) and Ms Komine (the respondent) concerning child support and parenting orders. Mr Yathopoulos sought to vary a departure order relating to child support and discharge arrears, while Ms Komine sought orders for contravention of parenting orders, including a fine and compensation.

The court was required to determine whether the arrears of child support payable by Mr Yathopoulos to Ms Komine should be discharged. Additionally, the court had to consider whether Mr Yathopoulos had contravened parenting orders without reasonable excuse and, if so, whether a fine or compensation was appropriate.

Judge Jones ordered that all child support arrears payable by Mr Yathopoulos to Ms Komine for their child be discharged in full. The court further ordered that the original child support order made on 2 November 2009 be discharged. All other outstanding applications made by the parties were dismissed.