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Welcome to Divorce Legal Help Desk
Dissolution of marriage is the most emotional and difficult challenge an individual can face. Our Divorce Lawyers Help Desk is your legal partner to lead your emotion, economic vulnerability, and stress. We provide authorized guidance to navigate both spouses, including foreigners or NRNs.
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In Nepal, divorce is governed by Muluki Civil Code 2074, which defines the dissolution of marriage and protects either spouse and children's property, alimony, and other rights.
Divorce to be valid must only be granted through the court only.
Mutual Consented Divorce
2 days court process
Both parties come with all mutual settled structures.
Long term Litigation
1 year+ timeframe
Either spouse can file case directly with specific grounds.
One-Sided Divorce
6 to 8 months
Either party initiates without consent against other spouse.
Phase 1: Pre-Filing Preparation
1
Legal Consultation and advice
- Meet with divorce lawyer in Nepal
- Determine divorce type (mutual vs contested)
- Understand rights/obligations
2
Required Document Collection
- Marriage certificate
- Citizenship certificates
- Children's birth certificates
- Property documents
- Financial records
- Passport photos (4 each)
- Witness citizenship copy
- Full address of abroad
Phase 2: Due Process Phase (In Court)
| SN | Step | Process | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drafting | Registration process with required documents. | 4–5 days |
| 2 | Summon | Court Summon Department delivers notice to opponent. | 3–6 weeks |
| 3 | Reply | Respondent files reply within 36 days. | 3–4 weeks |
| 4 | Hearing | Pleading after reply is submitted. | 1–2 weeks |
| 5 | Evidence | Court judge provides order for evidence. | 1–2 weeks |
| 6 | Witness | Witness statement recorded in court. | 1–2 weeks |
| 7 | Mediation | Order of mediation issued by judge. | 3–4 months |
| 10 | Judgement | Court provides final judgment. | 3–4 months |
Phase 3: Post-Divorce Process
Step 5: Implementation
Transfer property titles, set up child support payments, and execute custody of the child.
Step 6: Official Registration
Register divorce at Local Ward Office, get divorce certificate, and update marital status on citizenship.
Frequently Asked Question
It’s a divorce where both husband and wife agree to end the marriage peacefully.
At the District Court
No, they can appoint an attorney to appear in the court, on their behalf.
Citizenship copies, marriage certificate, Birth Certificate if have children, and any agreement on property/children.
2 days.
No detailed explanation is needed. Saying “mutual consent” is enough
Yes, the couple can create their own written settlement. The court approves it.
Parents must agree on custody, visitation, and financial support before filing.
Yes, the court issues it on the same day.
Yes, it costs far less and takes very little time.
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