Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven

• 6644 Kestrel Crescent, Meeting Location Sent via Email, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9V1V9

Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven also offers Phone Appointments

About Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven

The Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven is a boutique solo family law practice based in Nanaimo, BC. Matthew serves clients across Vancouver Island and throughout British Columbia by phone, video, email, and secure online tools. Matthew focuses exclusively on family law. He provides clear, strategic, and practical advice for clients dealing with separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, child custody issues, guardianship, child support, spousal support, property division, debt division, protection orders, and separation agreements. As a solo practitioner, Matthew works directly with clients from start to finish. Clients receive personal attention, practical advice, and flexible service options based on their goals, urgency, and budget. WHAT SETS THIS BOUTIQUE PRACTICE APART 1) Family law only: Matthew focuses on parenting, support, property, agreements, and family court matters. 2) Direct lawyer access: Clients work directly with Matthew throughout their matter. 3) Child-centred approach: Parenting plans, support arrangements, and court applications are guided by the best interests of the child. 4) Flexible service options: Matthew offers consultations, unbundled legal services, pay-as-you-go help, and full representation. 5) Remote-first service: Clients can work with Matthew by phone, video, email, and secure online tools, with in-person meetings in Nanaimo by arrangement. 6) Modern technology: Matthew uses secure, enterprise-level AI and legal technology under his direct oversight to improve efficiency, reduce delay, and manage cost. 7) Private-pay and Legal Aid BC clients welcome. AREAS OF PRACTICE Matthew assists with separation and divorce, parenting time, parenting arrangements, decision-making responsibility, child custody issues, parenting plans, guardianship, relocation, child support, Section 7 expenses, spousal support, family property division, family debt, pensions, real estate, excluded property, separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, marriage agreements, and prenuptial agreements. He also assists with common-law separation, unmarried parents’ rights and obligations, family violence matters, protection orders, conduct orders, urgent parenting applications, high-conflict parenting, parallel parenting plans, communication protocols, grandparent contact, extended family contact, Views of the Child, and Hear the Child report issues. WAYS TO WORK WITH MATTHEW Consultations: One-time or ongoing legal advice to help you understand your options, risks, rights, obligations, and next steps. Unbundled legal services: Pay-as-you-go help with specific tasks, including document review, drafting, negotiation support, court preparation, evidence review, or legal coaching. Full representation: Ongoing representation in negotiations, mediation, Provincial Court, or the Supreme Court of British Columbia. UNBUNDLED LEGAL SERVICES Unbundled legal services may be a good option if you want legal help without handing over your entire file. This can work well for self-represented clients, people managing costs, or clients who need focused help with a specific issue. WHERE MATTHEW SERVES Matthew serves clients in Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Courtenay, Comox, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Duncan, the Cowichan Valley, Victoria, Sooke, the Gulf Islands, and communities across Vancouver Island. Matthew also serves clients remotely throughout British Columbia, including the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, Interior, Okanagan, Kootenays, Cariboo, Northern BC, and Haida Gwaii. PRIVATE-PAY AND LEGAL AID BC Matthew accepts private-paying family law clients and Legal Aid BC family law clients. Legal Aid clients may retain Matthew directly through the Legal Aid BC family referral system. CONTACT Website: vandenhooven.ca Email: legal@vandenhooven.ca Call or text: 250-800-2008 Online booking: LawTap Early advice from a dedicated boutique family lawyer can help protect your children, your finances, and your future.