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Create compliant FL401 bundles for non-molestation and occupation order applications. Whether you're a solicitor acting urgently, a support worker helping a client, or preparing your own application — from urgent without-notice to contested final hearings.

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How do I prepare an FL401 bundle UK?

An FL401 bundle should include the completed application form with statement, draft order, supporting evidence (messages, photos, police reports), and any witness statements. For without-notice applications, explain urgency clearly. BundleCreator organises these to PD12J standards.

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Your FL401 Application Journey

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Each stop is a step in the journey. Larger ringed stops are hearings where you build a court bundle; smaller stops are forms, process steps, or court outcomes. Click any stop to see what it involves.

FL401 — Applicant route(Applicant getting started)
Without Notice (Urgent)(Express route)
On Notice(Standard route)
Contested Hearing(If opposed)
Respondent — Responding to FL401(Respondent route)
Committal — N78 / s.47 / Sentence(If occupation order breached)
After the Order(Post-order)
= Optional (does not always apply)
= Preparation or submission (no hearing)
iFL401 — Applicant routeApplicant getting startedMIAM ExemptFL401Family CourtDAPN/DAPOIf neededDAPO Applicationtyp. 2–4 wkiWithout Notice (Urgent)Express routeWN HearingFamily CourtFL407 ServiceService of OrderReturnFamily CourtSpecial MeasuresQLR AppointedIf neededScott ScheduleIf neededPD12J FFHIf neededASAP — pre-enforcementtyp. weeksiOn NoticeStandard routeOn NoticeFamily CourtDirectionsIf neededtyp. 2–4 wkiContested HearingIf opposedContestedFamily CourtIf not resolved at earlier hearingiRespondent — Responding to FL401Respondent routeService + FL435Service eventFL415 UndertakingResponseFamily Court (filing)If contesting the orderFL401 (Cross-Apply)Family CourtIf respondent is also a victimSet-AsideFamily CourtIf WN order improperly grantedContested (respondent prep)Family CourtIf needed≥5 working days before hearingiCommittal — N78 / s.47 / SentenceIf occupation order breachedN78 NoticeFamily Court (filing)If occupation order breachedPower of ArrestFamily CourtIf PoA attached and breachFL407 WarrantCommittal SentenceFamily Court / High CourtOutcome: FPR 37.4⚠ 24 hoursiAfter the OrderPost-orderCommittalFamily CourtIf occupation order breachedAppealFamily Court / High CourtIf permission to appeal
Lines:FL401 — Applicant routeWithout Notice (Urgent)On NoticeContested HearingRespondent — Responding to FL401Committal — N78 / s.47 / SentenceAfter the Order
Stops:Bundle hearing — a court bundle is built hereProcess step — no bundle, just a procedural milestoneOptional step — dashed: not always applicable (e.g. only if needed or agreed)Form-filing endpoint — apply on a court form (warrant or enforcement)
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Timing:statutory — miss this and loserequired noticetypical wait
Laws:This journey summarises the procedure under Family Law Act 1996 (Part IV — non-molestation and occupation orders), Family Law Act 1996 s.47 (power of arrest), Family Law Act 1996 s.42A (criminal breach of NMO), Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (esp. Part 5 / s.65 cross-examination prohibition), Family Procedure Rules 2010 (Part 10 application; Part 18 set-aside; Part 30 appeal; Part 37 committal) and Practice Direction 12J (Domestic Abuse / Harm). General information only — not legal advice.
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The map shows BOTH sides of an FL401 application. The applicant's route runs from FL401 preparation through either the without-notice or on-notice path to (if needed) a contested final hearing and committal/appeal terminals. The respondent's route — often overlooked — runs in parallel and includes a CRITICAL terminal node: FL415 undertaking. The single most common disposition is an FL415 undertaking accepted without admission — case closes, no findings made. FL401 applications are exempt from MIAM — no mediation is required. Safety planning should be completed before applying: ensure a safe place to go, tell someone trusted, keep important documents accessible. Gather evidence: police reports, medical records, photographs, screenshots, DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour-based Violence) risk assessment if completed. The without-notice route is the most common path in genuine domestic abuse cases. The applicant attends court alone (usually within 1-3 working days). If an order is made, it takes effect immediately with a power of arrest where appropriate, and the respondent is served afterwards. A return hearing is listed in no more than 28 days (President of the Family Division's Guidance 2026). The on-notice route is used where the situation is not so urgent that the respondent cannot be given notice. Breach of a non-molestation order is a criminal offence under s.42A FLA 1996 — call the police; the CPS will prosecute. Breach of an occupation order is civil contempt and is enforced through the committal route shown on the map (N78 notice → s.47 power of arrest → committal hearing → sentence up to 2y custody / unlimited fine).

Important: This journey map shows the typical stages of the relevant court or tribunal proceedings. It is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different. For advice about your specific situation, consult a solicitor or instruct a barrister directly.

The law, court fees and time limits can change. We work hard to keep this map accurate, but it may contain errors or become out of date, so please check anything important against the official source — for example legislation.gov.uk or GOV.UK. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Steleo Publishing Limited does not accept liability for any loss arising from reliance on this map. Each stop represents a stage where a separate bundle may be required; BundleCreator handles the formatting — it does not replace professional legal advice.

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FL401 applications require clear evidence of domestic abuse organised chronologically. Key documents include the application form, witness statement, supporting evidence (text messages, photographs, medical records), and any police involvement. BundleCreator is online court bundle software that creates PD12J-aligned bundles for without-notice and contested hearings.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026 by Stevie Hayes

What to look for in family court bundle software for protective orders

FL401 applications for non-molestation and occupation orders run on tight timeframes, often without notice. Bundle software should support the urgency and the distinct evidential structure these applications need. These are the features to weigh up.

  • FL401 application bundle template

    A pre-loaded template structured around Form FL401 with placeholders for the supporting witness statement, exhibits, and the supporting statement of reasons for proceeding without notice (FPR PD18A).

  • Without-notice (ex parte) hearing support

    Without-notice applications need a tightly focused bundle the duty judge can read in minutes. Software should produce a slim bundle with the application, the witness statement, and the most probative exhibits — separate from any later return-hearing bundle.

  • PD12J fact-finding bundle structure

    Where a non-molestation application proceeds to a fact-finding hearing under Practice Direction 12J, the bundle should carry the structured allegation-and-response document, supporting evidence indexed by allegation, and police disclosure.

  • Protected-party data handling

    Domestic abuse bundles contain the address and movement details of vulnerable parties. The tool should support redaction of confidential addresses and confidential identification details before disclosure to the respondent.

  • Litigant-in-person friendly first-time experience

    Many applicants apply without legal representation, sometimes in crisis. The first-time experience should be unambiguous and avoid jargon.

  • UK data residency and AES-256 encryption at rest

    FL401 bundles contain extremely sensitive safeguarding data. Keep that data UK-resident, encrypted at rest with AES-256, and in transit over TLS 1.3.

  • Transparent pricing without a sales call

    A 7-day trial and published pricing means an applicant in urgent need can evaluate and use the tool without a sales gate.

Domestic Abuse Court Bundle UK — Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders: In Brief

A domestic abuse application bundle is the evidence pack filed at the Family Court alongside an FL401 application for a non-molestation order or an occupation order under the Family Law Act 1996 Part IV. Proceedings run under the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and Practice Direction 12J (domestic abuse). Without-notice applications are heard ex parte; the bundle must demonstrate why notice cannot be given.

Key forms
FL401 (non-molestation / occupation order application — without-notice indicated by tick-box on the form), FL401A (occupation order between former cohabitants / relatives with no estate), C8 (confidential contact details), draft order
Application fee
No fee for an FL401 non-molestation or occupation order application (Family Proceedings Fees Order 2008 SI 2008/1054, Sch 1 fee 1.2)
Time limits
Without-notice: usually heard the same day or next working day; on-notice: typically listed within 7-14 days
Jurisdiction
Family Court — lay justices, District Judge, or Circuit Judge tier depending on complexity; Family Division of the High Court for novel or international cases
Bundle size
Designed to help meet PD12J; chronological evidence, photo records, medical records, police disclosure; up to 1,000 pages supported

Official guidance: Family Law Act 1996 Part IV — legislation.gov.uk

UK domestic abuse protective orders key facts, 2026

Primary UK references on FL401 applications, fees, and PD12J fact-finding.

StatValueSource
Application formForm FL401 (non-molestation and occupation orders)GOV.UK Form FL401
Court feeFree — no court fee for FL401 applicationsGOV.UK EX50 fees schedule
Governing statute — non-molestationFamily Law Act 1996, Sections 42-49Family Law Act 1996, Part IV
Governing statute — occupationFamily Law Act 1996, Sections 33-38Family Law Act 1996, Part IV
Without-notice return hearingListed within 14 days of without-notice orderFPR Part 10, Family Procedure Rules 2010
Domestic abuse fact-finding frameworkPD12J governs allegations of domestic abuse in children proceedingsPD12J, Family Procedure Rules 2010
Coercive control offenceMaximum 5 years imprisonmentSection 76, Serious Crime Act 2015
30,000+

Non-molestation orders per year

Family courts grant over 30,000 non-molestation orders annually in England and Wales.

Source: MOJ Family Court Statistics Quarterly, 2024

Part IV

Non-molestation and occupation orders

Applications for non-molestation and occupation orders are made under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996 on Form FL401.

Source: Family Law Act 1996, Part IV

PD12J

Domestic abuse in child proceedings

Practice Direction 12J governs the approach to allegations of domestic abuse in private law children proceedings, requiring fact-finding where appropriate.

Source: Family Procedure Rules 2010, Practice Direction 12J

Built for Domestic Abuse Cases

Features for urgent and contested applications — whether you're representing a client or yourself

Urgent Applications

Without-notice template for emergency protection. Generate applications quickly when time is critical.

Built around PD12J

Bundles formatted to Practice Direction 12J requirements for domestic abuse proceedings.

Return Hearing Ready

Templates for return hearings following without-notice orders. Track the 14-day timetable.

Evidence Organisation

Organise screenshots, messages, and photographs chronologically. Link evidence to allegations.

Contested Hearings

Full contested hearing bundles with witness statements and Scott Schedule format.

Breach Applications

Templates for occupation order breach applications (civil contempt). For non-molestation order breaches, report to police (criminal offence).

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Understanding FL401 Bundles

Everything you need to know about domestic abuse application bundles

Domestic Abuse Proceedings Under the Family Law Act 1996

Applications for non-molestation orders and occupation orders are made under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996 using Form FL401. These orders protect victims of domestic abuse.

Non-molestation orders prohibit the respondent from specific behaviours. Occupation orders regulate who can live in the family home. Both can be sought on a without-notice (ex parte) basis in urgent cases.

Without Notice Applications

Urgent applications can be made without giving the respondent notice if there is risk of significant harm. The court will consider whether the applicant or child will be deterred or prevented from pursuing the application if notice is given.

If a without-notice order is granted, a return hearing must be listed (usually within 14 days) where the respondent can oppose the application.

What Goes in an FL401 Bundle?

FL401 bundles should be focused and include only relevant evidence. Practice Direction 12J governs how domestic abuse allegations are handled.

  • FL401 application form with statement
  • Draft order sought
  • Supporting evidence (messages, photos, medical)
  • Police reports or crime reference numbers
  • Previous orders or undertakings
  • Witness statements
  • Position statement (for contested hearings)
  • C1A form (allegations of harm)

Stage-Specific Templates

Templates for every type of FL401 application — whether you're representing a client or yourself

Without Notice Application

Urgent FL401 application — same day/24 hour turnaround

On Notice Application

Standard FL401 application with full evidence

Return Hearing Bundle

Bundle for return date following without-notice order

Contested Final Hearing

Full contested hearing with witness evidence

Breach Application

Evidence of breach for contempt proceedings

Variation/Discharge Application

Application to vary or discharge existing order

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Manual Bundling vs FL401 Bundle Creator

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Index generation
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Error reduction
Family Law Act 1996 Part IV compliance
Automatic Bates pagination (FL401 — PD27A Ch 7)
PD12J evidence organisation
DASH risk assessment formatting
Witness statement ordering
Time to prepare
4+ hours
Under 30 mins
Without-notice application format
Sensitive document handling
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Guides & Articles

FL401 Without Notice Application: When and How to Apply Urgently

Guide to without-notice FL401 applications for non-molestation and occupation orders. Covers the test for urgency, Form FL406, evidence requirements, and what happens at the return hearing.

10 min read

PD12J and Fact-Finding Hearings: Domestic Abuse in Family Proceedings

Understanding Practice Direction 12J and fact-finding hearings in domestic abuse cases. Covers the Scott Schedule, evidence requirements, cross-examination protections, and how abuse findings affect child arrangements.

13 min read

Occupation Orders Under the Family Law Act 1996: A Practical Guide

Practical guide to applying for an occupation order under sections 33-38 of the Family Law Act 1996. Covers eligibility, the balance of harm test, evidence requirements, and bundle preparation.

12 min read

Types of Evidence Accepted in Domestic Abuse Court Proceedings

What evidence courts accept in domestic abuse cases. Covers police reports, medical records, DASH assessments, text messages, photographs, third-party statements, and how to present evidence in your FL401 bundle.

11 min read

Non-Molestation Order Bundle: What to Include and How to Prepare It

Complete guide to preparing a non-molestation order bundle for an FL401 application under the Family Law Act 1996 Part IV. Covers witness statements, supporting evidence, without-notice applications, DASH risk assessments, occupation orders, and Practice Direction 27A compliance.

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Domestic Abuse Bundle FAQs

Common questions about FL401 bundles, legal aid, and costs

BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template is built for same-day FL401 applications under the Family Law Act 1996. Upload the FL401 form, the supporting witness statement (with the applicant's account of fear of violence), photo evidence, police reports and incident logs, GP records where relevant, and any prior court orders. The bundle is paginated, OCR'd, hyperlinked-index, and bookmarked — typically produced in 15-30 minutes from upload. Designed to align with FPR Part 10 and PD10A on FL401 applications, and PD12J where children proceedings run alongside.

BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template is designed for litigants in person preparing FL401 applications with limited time and emotional pressure. The tool guides through: the FL401 application form, the supporting witness statement (with prompts addressing the statutory definition of domestic abuse under s.1 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 — physical, sexual, violent or threatening, controlling or coercive, economic, and psychological abuse), photo evidence (injuries, damaged property, threatening messages), police reports, GP records, and any independent witness statements. Paginated, OCR'd, and ready for the Family Court hearing centre — designed to help LiPs without requiring legal training.

Without-notice (ex parte) FL401 applications need urgent evidence: the FL401, a witness statement explaining why notice would put the applicant at greater risk, evidence of immediate harm (recent incidents, threats, escalation), police reports, photo or message evidence, and any prior order or arrest history. BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template handles same-day without-notice applications produced in around 15 minutes — ready for the duty judge with pagination, OCR, and bookmarks.

Return hearings (typically 7-14 days after a without-notice order) need: the without-notice order itself, the original FL401 and supporting statement, the respondent's response and any counter-statement, any further evidence the applicant wishes to rely on (further incidents, additional witnesses, updated police logs), and the applicant's position on continuation, variation, or undertakings. BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template produces the return-hearing bundle in around 15 minutes with all the new evidence integrated.

BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template handles mixed evidence for non-molestation hearings: text messages and WhatsApp screenshots (with metadata where preserved), photographs of injuries or property damage, police 999 logs and incident reports, GP medical records, school or workplace incident logs, and witness statements from family or friends. The tool sequences evidence chronologically, paginates continuously, OCRs all the text-bearing material so the judge can search the bundle, and bookmarks each evidence type.

BundleCreator generates secure download links for the court — encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256), with full audit logging — without ever requiring the applicant's email to appear in the address line of a forwarded message. The applicant's confidential address is held separately and only the court has visibility. Designed for the Family Procedure Rules' confidentiality requirements in domestic abuse cases.

BundleCreator includes permanent redaction — the address text is removed at the layer level and the document is flattened, not just black-highlighted (which leaks). Apply redaction to the FL401 form's address fields, supporting statement, photo metadata (EXIF data with location), and any documentary evidence revealing the applicant's whereabouts. The applicant's confidential address is provided to the court via Form C8 (Confidential Contact Details), filed alongside the FL401, so only the court has visibility while the respondent receives the FL401 with the address omitted. BundleCreator handles the redacted-for-service version and the unredacted master separately.

BundleCreator runs on Google Cloud's London region (europe-west2) — primary storage, backups, and processing all in the UK. AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Highly sensitive applicant information, including confidential addresses, photo evidence, and police logs, stay within UK borders. Removes UK GDPR Article 44 international-transfer concerns and aligns with the heightened sensitivity of UK GDPR Article 9 special-category data in family-life and safety contexts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best tool for a same-day FL401 non-molestation order application?

BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template is built for same-day FL401 applications under the Family Law Act 1996. Upload the FL401 form, the supporting witness statement (with the applicant's account of fear of violence), photo evidence, police reports and incident logs, GP records where relevant, and any prior court orders. The bundle is paginated, OCR'd, hyperlinked-index, and bookmarked — typically produced in 15-30 minutes from upload. Designed to align with FPR Part 10 and PD10A on FL401 applications, and PD12J where children proceedings run alongside.

How do I prepare an FL401 supporting statement bundle as a litigant in person under fear of violence?

BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template is designed for litigants in person preparing FL401 applications with limited time and emotional pressure. The tool guides through: the FL401 application form, the supporting witness statement (with prompts addressing the statutory definition of domestic abuse under s.1 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 — physical, sexual, violent or threatening, controlling or coercive, economic, and psychological abuse), photo evidence (injuries, damaged property, threatening messages), police reports, GP records, and any independent witness statements. Paginated, OCR'd, and ready for the Family Court hearing centre — designed to help LiPs without requiring legal training.

How do I prepare a without-notice non-molestation order FL401 bundle?

Without-notice (ex parte) FL401 applications need urgent evidence: the FL401, a witness statement explaining why notice would put the applicant at greater risk, evidence of immediate harm (recent incidents, threats, escalation), police reports, photo or message evidence, and any prior order or arrest history. BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template handles same-day without-notice applications produced in around 15 minutes — ready for the duty judge with pagination, OCR, and bookmarks.

How do I add evidence for a same-day return hearing after a without-notice non-molestation order?

Return hearings (typically 7-14 days after a without-notice order) need: the without-notice order itself, the original FL401 and supporting statement, the respondent's response and any counter-statement, any further evidence the applicant wishes to rely on (further incidents, additional witnesses, updated police logs), and the applicant's position on continuation, variation, or undertakings. BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template produces the return-hearing bundle in around 15 minutes with all the new evidence integrated.

How do I prepare an evidence pack for a non-molestation hearing — texts, photos, police reports?

BundleCreator's Domestic Abuse template handles mixed evidence for non-molestation hearings: text messages and WhatsApp screenshots (with metadata where preserved), photographs of injuries or property damage, police 999 logs and incident reports, GP medical records, school or workplace incident logs, and witness statements from family or friends. The tool sequences evidence chronologically, paginates continuously, OCRs all the text-bearing material so the judge can search the bundle, and bookmarks each evidence type.

How do I securely share an FL401 bundle with the court without leaking the applicant's address?

BundleCreator generates secure download links for the court — encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256), with full audit logging — without ever requiring the applicant's email to appear in the address line of a forwarded message. The applicant's confidential address is held separately and only the court has visibility. Designed for the Family Procedure Rules' confidentiality requirements in domestic abuse cases.

How do I redact the applicant's address before serving FL401 on the respondent?

BundleCreator includes permanent redaction — the address text is removed at the layer level and the document is flattened, not just black-highlighted (which leaks). Apply redaction to the FL401 form's address fields, supporting statement, photo metadata (EXIF data with location), and any documentary evidence revealing the applicant's whereabouts. The applicant's confidential address is provided to the court via Form C8 (Confidential Contact Details), filed alongside the FL401, so only the court has visibility while the respondent receives the FL401 with the address omitted. BundleCreator handles the redacted-for-service version and the unredacted master separately.

Is there a bundling tool for domestic abuse work that doesn't store data on US servers?

BundleCreator runs on Google Cloud's London region (europe-west2) — primary storage, backups, and processing all in the UK. AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Highly sensitive applicant information, including confidential addresses, photo evidence, and police logs, stay within UK borders. Removes UK GDPR Article 44 international-transfer concerns and aligns with the heightened sensitivity of UK GDPR Article 9 special-category data in family-life and safety contexts.

Built by Stevie Hayes, a Governance, Risk and Compliance specialist who spent five years in the UK Family Court system. Published October 2025 · Last updated 26 April 2026.

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