Family law in Nepal encompasses marriage, divorce, adoption, guardianship, partition, and succession matters as regulated by the National Civil Code 2074 under Part 3. Our firm has decades of experience handling family law cases through mediation and litigation, providing comprehensive legal representation for sensitive family matters throughout Nepal's court system.
Family Law Services in Nepal:
Marriage Registration
Marriage is a legally and socially recognized union between two individuals, establishing rights, obligations, and responsibilities between spouses. We provide court marriage registration services for individuals of legally eligible age, handling document preparation, court representation, and certificate collection. Our marriage law services include inter-caste marriages, court marriages, and marriage registration for Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs).
Divorce Services
Divorce involves the legal dissolution of marriage and determination of resulting rights including property division, child custody, and spousal maintenance. Our family law attorneys offer legal counseling, negotiation, and representation through District Courts for both mutual consent divorce and contested divorce proceedings. We handle divorce cases involving complex asset division, international elements, and child custody disputes with sensitivity and professionalism.
Guardianship
Guardianship establishes legal authority for a guardian to represent quasi-competent and incompetent persons unable to manage their own legal affairs. We assist clients in obtaining guardianship for disabled individuals, minors, and elderly persons who require legal representation. Our guardianship services include court petitions, guardianship documentation, and ongoing legal support for guardians navigating their responsibilities under Nepal law.
Adoption
Adoption establishes a permanent parent-child relationship between individuals not related by birth, transferring the rights and responsibilities of biological parents to adoptive parents. We handle domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, and foster care adoption cases. Our adoption attorneys guide clients through home studies, court petitions, background checks, and compliance with Nepal and international adoption requirements, ensuring the process serves the child's best interests while providing legal security for adoptive families.
Property Partition
Partition involves the division of jointly owned property among co-owners or heirs, commonly arising when multiple individuals inherit property. Partition can occur through mutual consent or court-ordered division when disputes arise. The two primary forms include partition by sale (property sold and proceeds distributed) and partition in kind (physical division of property). We assist clients with partition litigation, mediation, and negotiation to achieve fair property distribution while minimizing family conflict.
Succession and Inheritance
Succession law governs the transfer of property, rights, and responsibilities from deceased persons to their legal beneficiaries. We handle will drafting, trust creation, estate planning, and succession litigation when inheritance disputes arise. Our succession practice addresses intestate succession (without will), testamentary succession (with will), and inheritance rights under Nepal's Civil Code. We resolve inheritance disputes, ensure orderly estate distribution, and protect the interests of both beneficiaries and creditors in succession matters.
Why Choose Our Family Law Practice
- Decades of Experience: Successfully handled 800+ family law cases in Nepal courts
- Sensitive Approach: Understanding and confidential handling of personal family matters
- Complete Representation: From District Courts to High Courts and Supreme Court
- NRN Services: Remote representation for Non-Resident Nepalis in family law cases
- Alternative Resolution: Mediation and negotiation services to avoid lengthy litigation
For family law consultation in Nepal, contact our Kathmandu office at +977 9841114443. We provide free initial consultations to discuss your family law matter and explain available legal options.