Custody Laws Nepal

Child Custody After Divorce in Nepal 2026 — Section 115 Guide

A 2026 guide to child custody after divorce in Nepal under Civil Code 2074 Sections 114-118 and the Children's Act 2075 — physical custody age-bands under Section 115(1), the often-confused Section 115(5) maintenance distinction, joint custody under Section 115(2), the child's preference at 10+, visitation under Section 117, parental duties surviving divorce under Section 118, and how courts apply the best-interest standard in NRN, relocation, and remarriage disputes.