The New Bundles Practice Direction for Family Lawyers - Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

On 2 March 2026 the new bundles practice direction (PD27A) will come into force.

The practice direction will apply to all hearings in the family court, as well as those before a judge sitting in the Family Division of the High Court. Crucially, the new practice direction mandates electronic bundles (e-bundles) by default.

The changes represent a substantial and significant update that practitioners will need to become familiar with at the earliest opportunity.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The requirements for a compliant financial remedy hearing bundle
• The requirements for a compliant hearing bundle (non-financial remedy)
• The new and detailed provisions that apply to position statements and other key documents
• The major differences between previous practice and what the new PD27A requires

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 18th February 2026

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