Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Services in Vancouver
Hamilton Fabbro is a boutique family law firm established in 2008 by Lisa Hamilton and Stephanie Fabbro. Our team of dedicated lawyers and support staff prioritize client empowerment through practical, straightforward legal advice. We specialize in family law services including collaborative law, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Our approach emphasizes minimizing conflict while addressing complex issues such as property division, spousal and child support, and parenting arrangements. With offices in downtown Vancouver, we serve clients navigating separation, divorce, and pre-relationship agreements.Our lawyers hold leadership roles in professional organizations and contribute to advancing non-adversarial dispute resolution practices. We combine extensive courtroom experience with a commitment to out-of-court solutions tailored to individual client needs. Our team maintains active involvement in legal education and community service initiatives. We operate from a foundation of transparency, ethical practice, and client-centered representation. Our practice integrates cross-cultural understanding and specialized expertise in high-conflict family law matters.
Services
Parenting Coordination
Family Mediation
Marriage Agreements
Collaborative Law
Child Support
Spousal Support
Property Division
Family Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of specialized family law experience with 8 certified mediators on staff
- Our team includes former presidents of BC Collaborative Roster Society
- We provide cross-cultural legal solutions with multilingual practitioners
- Our lawyers contribute to provincial family law policy development
- We maintain a 90% out-of-court dispute resolution success rate
Services
Parenting Coordination
Parenting Coordination helps separated parents resolve custody and visitation disputes through neutral third-party mediation. Our certified coordinators minimize court involvement while prioritizing children's wellbeing. Services include conflict resolution, parenting plan implementation, and decision-making assistance regarding education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities.
Family Mediation
Our mediation services facilitate out-of-court settlements for family law matters. Certified mediators assist with property division, support agreements, and parenting arrangements using collaborative techniques that reduce conflict and legal costs while maintaining client autonomy over outcomes.
Marriage Agreements
We draft and review legally binding marriage and cohabitation agreements that define financial responsibilities and asset division in relationship breakdowns. Our lawyers ensure agreements comply with current legislation while protecting clients' interests during and after marriage.
Collaborative Law
Collaborative law process resolves family disputes without litigation through structured negotiations. Our certified collaborative lawyers work with clients to create customized solutions for separation, child custody, and financial matters while maintaining respectful communication throughout the process.
Family Litigation
When court intervention is necessary, our experienced litigators advocate for clients in family law proceedings. We handle complex trials involving property division, child custody disputes, and support modifications while maintaining strategic focus on achieving favorable judicial outcomes through evidence-based arguments.
People
Stephanie L. Fabbro
Partner
Co-founder and family law specialist with 25+ years experience. Certified mediator and collaborative lawyer. Appointed Kings Counsel in 2025. Former President of BC Collaborative Roster Society. Focuses on child-centered divorce solutions.
Inga Phillips
Partner
Family law practitioner since 2005. Specializes in financial matters and complex property division. Active in Trial Lawyers Association. Provides comprehensive representation through negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
Daylyn Miller
Partner
Experienced litigator and collaborative lawyer. Focuses on parenting arrangements and complex asset holdings. Contributes to legal publications and serves on advisory committees for legislative reform.
Ravina Sandhu
Associate
Practicing family law since 2006. Handles high-conflict cases involving corporate assets and parental alienation. Accredited family law mediator with extensive courtroom experience at all BC court levels.
Clara A.K. Richardson
Associate
Mediator and collaborative lawyer specializing in cohabitation agreements and parenting arrangements. Focuses on respectful divorce processes. Board member of BC Collaborative Roster Society since 2017.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in parenting coordination, mediation, collaborative law, marriage agreements, child/spousal support, property division, and litigation for separation and divorce matters.
Do you handle cases outside Vancouver?
While based in Vancouver, we handle cases throughout British Columbia and provide virtual consultations for clients in other jurisdictions.
What dispute resolution methods do you offer?
We offer mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, and litigation. Our focus is on non-adversarial approaches but we maintain courtroom readiness when necessary.
How are legal fees structured?
Fees vary by case complexity. We offer initial consultations to discuss retainer requirements and provide cost estimates tailored to each client's specific needs.
Are your lawyers certified mediators?
Yes, multiple team members hold mediation certifications including 8 certified family law mediators and 3 collaborative law trainers.
Can you assist with urgent family law matters?
We prioritize urgent cases involving child custody disputes, protection orders, or immediate financial concerns through expedited consultation scheduling.
