Katrina Oner (formerly Katrina Polichronis) – Principal
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“The reason I have only ever practised in family/defacto law throughout my entire career, is quite simply, because I love what I do. As a result, I am very passionate about all clients who walk through my door which drives me to achieve the best outcome possible in each and every case.”
Background and Expertise
Katrina has practised exclusively in the area of family and defacto relationship law since her admission as a Solicitor in 1999. Katrina became an Accredited Family Law Specialist on 7 October 2005.
As a result of Katrina’s experience, she has extensive knowledge in all areas of family law, with particular interest in complex property and children’s matters.
Katrina has regularly presented relationship breakdown seminars throughout Queensland, and has had various articles published both in legal and non-legal publications. Katrina is also a regular guest speaker on 4BC 1116AM radio. Katrina’s radio segments on family law issues have proven to be highly successful, with her down to earth, yet specialised commentary being a hit with listeners.
Oner Family Law was established by Katrina on 1 July 2012 and is a well respected, specialist boutique family law firm where Katrina’s aim is to achieve the best possible results for her clients.
Before opening her practice, Katrina worked as a family lawyer in a big city firm. From there, she very successfully, as a Partner, ran a family law practice in a mid-sized city firm.
Legal Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Admitted Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
- Admitted Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist
Professional Organisations
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
- Member of the Law Council of Australia – Family Law Section
- Member of the Queensland Family Law Practitioner’s Association
Mikaela Jordan – Senior Associate
Background and Expertise
Mikaela joined the Oner Family Law team in February 2015 as a Law Clerk working part-time, providing direct and supervised assistance to Katrina on a variety of family law matters, while completing her full-time University studies of a double degree studying Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (majoring in Accounting).
Mikaela was admitted as a solicitor in February 2018 and has been employed at Oner Family Law as a full-time solicitor since that time, and has progressed to the position of Senior Associate.
Mikaela has chosen to work exclusively in the area of family law due to her avid interest in all areas of family law, and her genuine desire in wanting to help clients reach a resolution of their family law issues in the least stressful way possible.
Mikaela is highly skilled in all areas of family, and has a particular interest in complex parenting and financial matters. Mikaela’s Bachelor of Business provides Mikaela with additional skills when advising clients on complicated trust and entity structures in financial matters.
Mikaela’s lateral thinking and problem solving skills make her a valuable addition to the Oner Family Law team.
Legal Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Admitted Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
- Admitted Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Professional Organisations
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
- Member of the Law Council of Australia – Family Law Section
- Member of the Queensland Family Law Practitioner’s Association
Chloe Absalom – Solicitor
Background and Expertise
Chloe joined the Oner Family Law team in August 2024 as a Solicitor.
Chloe was admitted as a Solicitor in February 2024 and has worked exclusively in the area of family law since January 2023.
The first 10 years of Chloe’s career were spent in aviation and construction before Chloe developed an avid interest in the law. Chloe thereafter commenced work in the legal industry as an Administration Officer, quickly promoted to Executive Assistant to the Chief Counsel & Executive Director at The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (Qld).
While Chloe realised she loved the law and finalised her studies so she could become an admitted Solicitor, Chloe found her true calling was practising solely in the area of family law and has pursued her passion by working only in family law firms since January 2023. Chloe also volunteers her services at Pine Rivers Community Legal Service where she takes great pride in being able to assist parties who require community legal assistance.
Chloe is skilled in all areas of family law and works under Katrina’s direct supervision. Chloe has a strong interest in both property and parenting matters, ensures her client’s rights are always protected, and loves nothing more than obtaining the best possible result for each and every client. Chloe is an invaluable member of the Oner Family Law team.
Legal Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
- Admitted Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
- Admitted Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Professional Organisations
- Member of the Queensland Law Society
- Member of the Law Council of Australia – Family Law Section
- Member of the Queensland Family Law Practitioner’s Association
