Alpine Law Associates is the leading full-service law firm encompassing a wide range of legal practices located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It consists of a team of the country's best lawyers, each with expertise in their respective fields, tailored to meet clients' specific needs.
Anamnagar-29, Kathmandu
"Adoption in Nepal under Chapter 8 of the Muluki Civil Code 2074 (Sec. 169–187) — who can adopt (Sec. 172), the under-14 adoptee rule (Sec. 173), the 25-year age gap (Sec. 174), consent (Sec. 175), full filiation and inheritance (Sec. 178), severance from the birth family (Sec. 180), cancellation (Sec. 184–185), and why inter-country adoption is suspended. 2026 practitioner guide."
"An NRN or person abroad can file a case in Nepal through a Nepali lawyer appointed under an Adhikrit Waresnama (POA) authenticated at the Nepali Embassy or Consulate-General under Section 153 of the Muluki Dewani Karyabidhi Sanhita 2074. Embassy-authenticated POA is directly usable in Nepal without MoFA Tripureshwor re-attestation. Foreign-notary-only POAs require the 4-stage chain — foreign notary → competent authority → Nepali Embassy → MoFA Tripureshwor. Most common NRN cases: divorce (mutual consent 3–6 months), property partition, inheritance, ancestral land disputes. Nepal does NOT recognise foreign judgments without bilateral treaty or reciprocity under the Mutual Legal Assistance Act."
"Can you register a marriage online in Nepal? In 2026, not fully — the DoNIDCR system lets you start an online application, download forms and check status, but final submission, identity and witness verification, and the marriage certificate are issued in person at the Local Registrar (ward office). This guide explains what is actually online, where to register, the deadline, and the foreign-national and NRN positions."
"How to get a liquor licence in Nepal in 2026 — the excise licence for producing, importing or wholesaling alcohol comes from the Inland Revenue Department under the Excise Duty Act 2058 and Liquor (Madira) Act 2031, while retail and bar licences come from the local municipality. This guide covers the licence types, the issuing authority for each, renewal, the production licence, and the age and advertising restrictions."
