Family bundle checklist

Last reviewed 30 October 2026

Short answer: This free checklist asks simple questions about your family court bundle and chronology, then lists what matches Practice Direction 27A and what to check: messages, 10-page chronology, PDF, 350 pages, bookmarks, index and OCR. It runs on your device and uploads nothing.

England and Wales family proceedings, in force 2 March 2026; a 24 March 2026 amendment was not reviewed; not legal advice; check the current text of Practice Direction 27A on justice.gov.uk.

Does the bundle include text, WhatsApp or social media messages, or voice notes? (para 5.2) Yes No Not sure

If yes: has the court directed that they be included? (para 5.2(b), 5.2(c)) Yes No Not sure

How many pages is your chronology? (para 8.1)

Is each chronology entry one sentence where practicable, with a bundle page reference? (para 7.10(f)) Yes No Not sure

Is the chronology a single document in a form agreed by all parties? (para 7.15) Yes No Not sure

Is the e-bundle a PDF? (para 11.2(a)) Yes No Not sure

Do the pages have computer-generated page numbers? (para 11.2(c)) Yes No Not sure

How many A4 pages is the whole bundle? (para 11.2(b))

Does it have bookmarks? (para 11.2(d)(ii)) Yes No Not sure

Is each index entry linked to its document? (para 11.2(d)(i)) Yes No Not sure

Is the text searchable? (para 11.2(d)(iii)) Yes No Not sure

Have typed-text pages had OCR? (para 11.2(e)) Yes No Not sure

Answer the questions above to see your list.

For what each paragraph says, read the PD27A chronology and e-bundle checklist. Make a pack builds numbered, bookmarked pages; Check a pack checks one on your device.

Questions people ask

What does this checklist do?

It lists which of your answers match the PD27A paragraphs it covers (5.2, 7.10(f), 7.15, 8.1 and 11.2) and which need a second look. It does not read your documents.

Is anything uploaded?

No. It runs in your browser and sends nothing anywhere.

Does a full list of matches mean my bundle is fine?

No. It only means your answers line up with the paragraphs listed. Other rules and your case directions may apply, so ask your solicitor or the court.

Why does it ask about a court direction for messages?

Para 5.2(b) says text and WhatsApp messages must not be included in the bundle unless the court directs otherwise.

Not legal advice. VaultXT is not a law firm and cannot promise any court will accept a document. Your case directions may differ.

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