Best Interests Of The Child

Child Custody Laws in Nepal (2026): Civil Code 2074 Guide

A 2026 guide to child custody laws in Nepal under Sections 105, 106, 110, 115, 116, and 117 of the Muluki Civil Code 2074. Covers maternity/paternity determination, the under-5 / 5–10 / 10+ age framework, parental agreements, maintenance obligation, visitation rights, and special scenarios — death of a parent, foreign employment, NRN custody. Differentiated from our post-divorce-specific guide so this article serves both general parental-rights and pre-divorce planning needs.