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Practical guides on divorce, marriage registration, child custody, citizenship, and property law in Nepal. Written by Advocate Keshar Bahadur Dahal, a Nepal Bar Council registered lawyer.

Cost of Divorce in Nepal: Lawyer Fees, Court Costs
Family Law

Cost of Divorce in Nepal: Lawyer Fees, Court Costs

Complete guide to divorce costs in Nepal under Muluki Civil Code 2074. Learn lawyer fees (Rs. 15K-150K), court filing costs, alimony calculations, property division expenses, and ways to reduce total divorce costs.

Keshar Dahal
Child Custody Laws in Nepal: A Parent's Guide
Family Law

Child Custody Laws in Nepal: A Parent's Guide

Complete guide to child custody laws in Nepal under the Children's Act 2075 and Muluki Civil Code 2074. Learn custody factors, father vs mother rights, court process, visitation rights, and how courts decide custody.

Keshar Dahal
Marriage Registration in Nepal: Documents, Process
Marriage Law

Marriage Registration in Nepal: Documents, Process

Complete guide to marriage registration in Nepal. Learn required documents for court marriage, Ward registration process, timeline, costs, and step-by-step procedure under Muluki Civil Code 2074.

Keshar Dahal
Court Marriage in Nepal: Step-by-Step Process, Fees
Marriage Law

Court Marriage in Nepal: Step-by-Step Process, Fees

Expert guide to court marriage in Nepal. Learn exact procedures at Kathmandu District Court, required documents for Nepali and foreign couples, processing time, costs (Rs. 500-15,000), and legal protections under Muluki Civil Code 2074.

Keshar Dahal
Divorce in Nepal: Mutual Consent vs Contested Process
Family Law

Divorce in Nepal: Mutual Consent vs Contested Process

Complete guide to divorce in Nepal under Muluki Civil Code 2074. Learn mutual consent divorce (2-3 days) vs contested divorce (1-2 years) processes, alimony calculations, child custody laws, property division, and legal fees (Rs. 15,000-150,000).

Keshar Dahal
Alimony & Child Support in Nepal: Laws, Calculations
Family Law

Alimony & Child Support in Nepal: Laws, Calculations

Comprehensive guide to alimony and child support laws in Nepal under Civil Code 2074. Learn calculation formulas, enforcement mechanisms, modification procedures, and typical award amounts (15-25% of income for child support).

Keshar Dahal
Legal Age for Marriage in Nepal: Age Requirements
Marriage Law

Legal Age for Marriage in Nepal: Age Requirements

Legal marriage age in Nepal is 20 years for both men and women under Civil Code 2074. Learn age verification documents, penalties for child marriage (2 years imprisonment), parental consent rules, and exceptions. Complete legal guide.

Keshar Dahal
Mutual Consent Divorce in Nepal: Process, Agreement
Family Law

Mutual Consent Divorce in Nepal: Process, Agreement

Fastest way to divorce in Nepal: Mutual consent divorce takes 2-3 days at District Court. Learn agreement drafting, property division templates, child custody arrangements, costs (Rs. 15K-30K), and step-by-step filing process under Civil Code 2074.

Keshar Dahal
Marriage in Nepal for Foreigners
Marriage Law

Marriage in Nepal for Foreigners

Foreign nationals can marry in Nepal through court marriage process. Learn embassy NOC requirements, document legalization, translation procedures, timeline (7-10 days), costs ($300-600), and visa options for spouse. Expert legal guide.

Keshar Dahal