Updated guide issued for Litigants in Person on preparing court bundles for family proceedings

The document, “Preparing Court Bundles for Family Proceedings. A Guide for Litigants in Person”, applies to court cases in England and Wales which are being heard in the family court or the Family Division of the High Court.

It explains what a court bundle is, what documents are usually included, and when you need to prepare a bundle.

It supersedes the “Guidance on E-Bundles for use in the Family Court and Family Division” (21 December 2021).

The guide states: “A court bundle is usually needed for every hearing where the judge will need to read any documents, even if a previous court order does not expressly say about anything about the need for a bundle.

“You should always check the court order to see if it lists exactly which documents must be included. The order may say whether you need a bundle, whether it should be a full bundle or a core bundle and which documents must be included. If the order does not include this information, then you should follow this guidance about when and how to prepare a bundle.”

Lottie Winson