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​This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. If you have any questions related to family law in BC, then you need to seek the guidance of a qualified family law lawyer on the facts specific to your case. Please also see the Disclaimer.

BC PNP: an overview

6/9/2021

 

BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) is a way for high-demand foreign workers and experienced entrepreneurs to gain permanent residency in B.C.

For some general information and an overview about the BC PNP, you can watch the video below. You can book a consultation with me to discuss which stream you think is best for you and your family and why.  You can view all BC PNP Documents, Guides & Forms Here.
 The Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven exists to improve client's lives by helping them obtain what they are legally entitled to — one client at a time.

Matthew is happy to help you with your Family Law and Immigration Law issues, questions, and concerns. Please schedule a consultation with Matthew for more information.​

Immigrating to canada: The Canadian dream should start with a visit to the place that you would like to call home

20/8/2021

 

Immigrating to Canada

Do you want to immigrate to Canada? I can help make that dream come true, but first I suggest that my clients and potential clients consider their options carefully. Not only that, but I collect a lot of information from my clients to ensure that I agree that they are making the best decision for themselves and their family based on my knowledge and experience. You can benefit from the time that I have spent travelling, visiting, studying, and living in six different provinces in Canada including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and ​Québec. You can find some information about immigrating to Canada from the Federal Government here: Immigrate to Canada - Canada.ca. You can find some information about immigrating to BC from the Provincial Government here: WelcomeBC / BC Provincial Nominee Program | BC, Canada. It usually a good idea to start by visiting the area(s) that you are considering relocating to before you make any decisions. You can book a consultation with me online now to get started on this process.
 The Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven exists to improve client's lives by helping them obtain what they are legally entitled to — one client at a time.

Matthew is happy to help you with your Family Law and Immigration Law issues, questions, and concerns. Please schedule a consultation with Matthew for more information.​

Family & immigration law: One is the loneliest number, but two can be as bad as one

19/8/2021

 

Why Family and Immigration Law?

I have worked in the areas of family and immigration law for about a decade. Why family and immigration law? Simply, it is because these are the areas that I have an interest in where there is a large enough market for a sole practitioner, like myself, to find good potential clients, like yourself. They are different areas of law, but they overlap in many ways. For example, it is common for new immigrants to  get married to a person who resides in their previous home country. Once the couple is married or have lived common law for a sufficient period, then the new immigrant will apply to sponsor their spouse and any dependent children. Once the sponsorship is approved, the sponsored spouse and any dependent children are able reside in Canada as permanent residents. In Canada, roughly half of all marriages will end in divorce and the likelihood of separation is probably significantly higher for common law relationships. Thus, many people who have sponsored a spouse or who were sponsored by their spouse will see their relationship breakdown and, if they were married, seek a divorce. Afterwards, the parties will most likely get re-married or cohabit with another person in a marriage-like relationship. All along the way the parties will benefit from ongoing legal advice and representation which may include agreements, negotiation, mediation, and litigation. One is the loneliest number, but two can be as bad as one. I always do my best to help my clients resolve their legal problems in a way that will leave them optimistic and looking forward to the future. If you would like to speak with me, then you can book a consultation with me now online.
 The Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven exists to improve client's lives by helping them obtain what they are legally entitled to — one client at a time.

Matthew is happy to help you with your Family Law and Immigration Law issues, questions, and concerns. Please schedule a consultation with Matthew for more information.​

    Matthew J. Van Den Hooven, J.D.

    Adventurer. Advocate. Barrister. Creative. Extroverted. Explorer. Father to two children. Family & immigration lawyer. Fixer. Frustrated with broken anything. Husband. Intuitive problem solver. Lifelong learner. Litigious listener. Practical person. Passionate about what I think is fair for my clients. Relationship breakdown, formation, and rectification specialist. Solicitor. Talkative. Thinker.

    Boring & Annoying Disclaimer: The information and links contained on this website and blog are for advertising, marketing, entertainment, informational, and educational purposes only. They are not legal advice. They should not be relied on as, and are not intended to be, legal advice. It is also worth noting that the law is always changing. If you need legal advice, then you should contact a lawyer who practices in your jurisdiction to obtain legal advice specific to the facts of your case. The information and links are not provided in the course of a lawyer-client relationship and are not intended to substitute the need for legal advice from a competent lawyer in good standing in your local jurisdiction even if you have been, are, or will become a client of the Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven.

    ​If you need help with a family matter within BC, then book a consultation with me.

    If you plan to immigrate to Canada or need help with Canadian immigration law, then book a consultation with me.

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  • About
    • Law Office
    • Legal Aid
    • Rates
  • Family
    • Guardianship
    • Child Protection
    • Parental Responsibilities
    • Parenting Time
    • Conduct Orders
    • Protection Orders
    • Child Support
    • Spousal Support
    • Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP)
    • Property Division
    • Divorce
    • Travel
    • Relocation
    • Hague Convention
    • Family Agreements
    • Custody
  • Immigration
    • Visitor Visa
    • Super Visa
    • Study Permit
    • Work Permit
    • Refugees and Protected Persons
    • Permanent Residence
    • Canadian Citizenship
  • Bookings
  • Contact