A court bundle is a paginated, indexed collection of all the documents relevant to your family court case. Preparing a well-organised bundle is essential — judges rely on it to understand your case quickly.
A standard court bundle includes: the application form; any existing court orders; position statements from both parties; witness statements; CAFCASS reports; relevant correspondence; and any expert reports. Documents should be in chronological order within each section.
Use dividers and tabs for each section. Number every page sequentially (the "bundle page number"). Create an index at the front. Highlight key passages. Prepare three copies — one for the judge, one for the other party, and one for yourself.
Typically three: one for the judge, one for the other party, and one for yourself. Check the court's directions as some courts require additional copies.
Most courts set a page limit of 350 pages for a standard bundle. If you need to exceed this, you must seek the court's permission.
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