Mendicino and Mendicino and Ors (No 2)

In *Mendicino and Mendicino and Ors (No 2)*, Kent J of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered an application by the Wife for leave to amend her claim. The dispute concerned family law proceedings, and the Wife sought to introduce a claim for relief under section 106B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).

The central legal issue before the court was whether to grant the Wife leave to file and serve an amended claim that included a new cause of action under section 106B of the *Family Law Act*. This section pertains to the court's power to set aside or vary certain transactions or agreements.

Kent J granted the Wife leave to file and serve an amended claim. The court's reasoning and the specific legal principles applied in reaching this decision are not detailed in the provided extract, which focuses solely on the orders made.

The court ordered that leave be given to the Wife to file and serve an amended claim containing a claim for relief pursuant to section 106B of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), until further order.