Brookwater Legal · Links & Resources
Resources for Our Clients
This is a curated collection of helpful links, guides, and government resources hand-selected by the Brookwater Legal team. Whether you're navigating a property purchase, a separation, or planning your estate, these resources are a useful starting point — but nothing replaces tailored legal advice from an experienced solicitor. Browse by topic below, or contact our team if you have questions.
01 · Family Law
Family Law Resources
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia — court.gov.au — The national court handling family law matters including divorce, parenting, and property settlement.
Family Relationships Online — familyrelationships.gov.au — Government resource for separating couples, including parenting plans and dispute resolution options.
Legal Aid Queensland (Family Law) — legalaid.qld.gov.au — Information on eligibility for legal aid and free legal advice services for family matters in Queensland.
MensLine Australia / 1800RESPECT — Support services for individuals going through separation or family difficulties.
02 · Property & Conveyancing
Property & Conveyancing Resources
Queensland Land Registry Services — titles.qld.gov.au — Official land title searches, property information, and forms for Queensland property transactions.
REIQ (Real Estate Institute of Queensland) — reiq.com — Market information and standard contract guidance for Queensland property buyers and sellers.
Queensland Revenue Office (Stamp Duty Calculator) — qro.qld.gov.au — Calculate transfer duty and first home owner grant eligibility for Queensland properties.
First Home Owner Grant (Queensland) — qld.gov.au/housing — Information on the Queensland First Home Owner Grant and eligibility criteria.
03 · Estate Planning & Succession
Wills, Estates & Succession Resources
Queensland Courts (Probate) — courts.qld.gov.au — Information on applying for probate and administering estates in Queensland.
Public Trustee Queensland — pt.qld.gov.au — Free will preparation service and information on enduring powers of attorney and advance health directives.
Australian Taxation Office (Deceased Estates) — ato.gov.au — Tax obligations arising from deceased estates, including income tax and CGT considerations.
04 · Workplace Law
Workplace Law Resources
Fair Work Commission — fwc.gov.au — Australia's national workplace tribunal handling unfair dismissal, general protections, and enterprise agreement matters.
Fair Work Ombudsman — fairwork.gov.au — Pay and conditions information, tools, and dispute resolution for employees and employers.
WorkCover Queensland — worksafe.qld.gov.au — Workers' compensation claims and workplace health and safety information for Queensland.
05 · Mediation
Mediation & Dispute Resolution Resources
Dispute Resolution Branch (Queensland) — justice.qld.gov.au — Queensland Government mediation services for community and civil disputes.
Resolution Institute — resolution.institute — Australia's peak body for mediation and dispute resolution, including practitioner directories and process guides.
Legal Aid Queensland (Dispute Resolution) — legalaid.qld.gov.au — Information on legally assisted mediation for eligible Queensland residents.
Have a question about any of these resources?
These resources are a helpful guide, but every legal situation is different. Contact the Brookwater Legal team for personalised advice tailored to your circumstances — we're local, approachable, and ready to help.
