Family law property mediation program

When you need legal advice

Get legal advice if you:

• need advice about a property settlement
• have questions about a property and financial agreement
• need help with a family law property dispute.

How to get legal advice

Who is eligible for the program?

The service is for family law property disputes either:

• with a net equity (the total value of assets less debts) of between $20,000 and $500,000, excluding superannuation (with no limit on superannuation)
• where the legally aided person's claim is a maximum of $250,000 of a larger net equity.

To be eligible for the program:

• at least one party must be represented by Legal Aid Queensland. (to be eligible for legal aid, you must pass the income test part of the means test only—asset limits don’t apply)
• both parties must have legal representation. The second party has the option of receiving legal aid, if eligible, or engaging a private lawyer.

Excluded property matters

The program covers small, less complex property disputes.

Property disputes involving any of the below are not eligible for the program:

• matters involving business or commercial ventures
• trusts
• negative equity (debt).

How to apply

To apply for a grant of legal aid:

• complete and return a Legal Aid Queensland application form.
• provide proof of income as outlined in the application form.

Learn more about your family law property conference.

How to get legal advice

We may give legal advice about your family law dispute or property mediation.

Other places to get legal advice:

• Community legal centres
• Private lawyers

Related information

• Property and financial agreements
• Dividing your property fairly
• Protecting your property
• Spousal maintenance
• Publications and resources

Last updated

27 May 2026

Last reviewed

27 March 2026