Comprehensive Guide to the Divorce Process in Nepal - 2025
Divorce in Nepal is governed by the Muluki Civil Code 2074, which outlines the legal grounds, procedures, and requirements for the dissolution of a marriage. Either spouse can initiate the process based on specific grounds, such as separation, deprivation of maintenance, infidelity, or other defined criteria. The process includes filing a divorce petition, mediation attempts, mandatory property division, and court judgment. Alimony may be granted depending on the financial status of the spouses. The law ensures fairness in addressing marital disputes and also provides provisions for those living abroad to initiate divorce through power of attorney.
