Rivers & Anor and Rivers & Anor

In the matter of Rivers & Anor and Rivers & Anor, Berman J of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered a dispute between parties concerning their children. The specific nature of the dispute, beyond its relation to the children, is not detailed in the provided text.

The primary legal issue before the court was the appropriate procedural step to take in light of the children's involvement in the proceedings. This involved determining whether a Child Inclusive Conference was a necessary or beneficial measure under the relevant legislation.

Berman J ordered that the parties and their children, X and Y, engage in a Child Inclusive Conference with a family consultant, pursuant to section 11F of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth). This decision indicates the court's view that direct input or consideration of the children's perspectives, facilitated by a professional, was warranted in resolving the matter. The court further provided for the relisting of the matter upon receipt of the conference memorandum, allowing for further directions after the conference.