How Do McKenzie Friends Create Court-Ready Bundles?
What is BundleCreator for McKenzie Friends?
BundleCreator is court bundle software designed for McKenzie Friends supporting self-represented litigants in UK Family Courts. It provides PD27A-formatted templates that require no legal training, automatic pagination and indexing, secure client document sharing with activity tracking, and court-ready PDF export. It reduces bundle preparation time by 70%.
Source: BundleCreator User Research, 2025
What Results Do McKenzie Friends Report?
Efficiency improvements for supporting self-represented litigants.
Time Reduction
Bundle preparation time saved versus manual methods
Source: BundleCreator User Survey, 2025
Court-Ready Formatting
Bundles formatted to align with PD27A requirements
Source: BundleCreator Technical Specification
Access
Create and share bundles from anywhere, anytime
Source: BundleCreator Platform
Why Do McKenzie Friends Choose BundleCreator?
No Legal Training Required
Court-ready templates guide you through creating professional bundles. The software handles PD27A formatting automatically.
Automated Pagination
Automatic page numbering, indexing, and table of contents generation saves hours of manual work on every bundle.
Court Compliance
All bundles are automatically formatted to align with Practice Direction 27A requirements for UK Family Court submissions.
Secure Client Sharing
Password-protect bundles and share securely with clients. Control who can view, edit, or download documents.
Activity Tracking
See when shared bundles are accessed. This transparency prevents claims that documents weren't received.
Multiple Case Types
Templates for Financial Remedy, Child Arrangements, ToLATA, and all major UK Family Court case types.
How Do McKenzie Friends Use BundleCreator?
Choose Your Case Type
Select from Family Law templates including Financial Remedy, Child Arrangements, or ToLATA. Each template includes required sections.
Upload Client Documents
Drag and drop documents into appropriate sections. BundleCreator automatically numbers pages and creates the index.
Organise and Review
Reorder documents, add descriptions, and ensure everything is properly organised before sharing with your client.
Share with Clients
Generate a password-protected link for your client to review the bundle before court submission.
Export for Court
Download the court-ready PDF with table of contents, pagination, and bookmarks ready for filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need legal qualifications to use BundleCreator as a McKenzie Friend?
No. BundleCreator is specifically designed for McKenzie Friends and non-lawyers. Court-ready templates guide you through creating PD27A-formatted bundles without requiring legal training. The software handles formatting automatically.
Can McKenzie Friends share bundles with their clients?
Yes. You can generate password-protected sharing links that let your clients view bundles online before court. You control access permissions including who can view, edit, or download documents.
What case types can McKenzie Friends create bundles for?
BundleCreator supports all major UK Family Court case types including Financial Remedy (Form E), Child Arrangements (C100), ToLATA property disputes, Non-Molestation Orders, and general family court bundles.
How does activity tracking help McKenzie Friends' clients?
Activity tracking shows exactly when shared bundles are accessed by other parties. This transparency prevents litigation tactics like claiming documents weren't received, providing evidence of document delivery and reducing client stress.
How much does BundleCreator cost for McKenzie Friends?
Plans start at £19.99/month for up to 15 bundles. All plans include PD27A formatting, AES-256 encryption, and a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. McKenzie Friends supporting multiple clients typically choose the Pro plan (up to 40 bundles).
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Legal Notice: BundleCreator provides technology tools for document organisation. McKenzie Friends are not legal professionals and cannot provide legal advice. Users must comply with court rules regarding McKenzie Friend assistance. Statistics based on user surveys; individual results may vary.