UK Family Court·Insights for litigants in person
Gap 391

Assumption: "(Court Bundles) If my order doesn't mention a bundle, I don't need one."

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What People Expect

People only do what the order spells out.

Court Reality

The Bundles Guide (para 4.1) says a bundle is usually needed for every hearing where the judge will need to read documents, even if a previous order does not say so. If the order doesn't say what to include, follow the guide.

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The Gap?

"(Court Bundles) If my order doesn't mention a bundle, I don't need one."

Court Reality

The Bundles Guide (para 4.1) says a bundle is usually needed for every hearing where the judge will need to read documents, even if a previous order does not say so. If the order doesn't say what to include, follow the guide.

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Published23 September 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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