
Father’s custodial rights over his child in Nepal
In Nepal the issue of child custody after divorce or separation is one of the most sensitive and contested aspects of family law in Nepal. While traditionally, custody has often been granted to mothers especially when children are below 16 years of age. Nepal’s legal system has gradually evolved to ensure that fathers, too, have legitimate custodial rights. Child custody refers to the...

Child Custody & Legal Provisions in Nepal
In Nepal, child custody after divorce is governed by the National Civil Code, 2017, particularly Part 3 Chapter-4, Provisions Relating to Relationship of Parents and Children. The legal system traditionally assumed that mothers are the primary caretakers of young children, especially after divorce. However, this presumption is not absolute and has evolved with changing societal dynamics,...

Court Marriage Process in Nepal: Requirements, Documents and Legal Steps
This article provides a detailed overview of the legal process for registering a court marriage in Nepal. Both Nepali citizens whether residing in Nepal or abroad as well as foreign nationals, are eligible to perform court marriage in Nepal.
Under current Nepali law, a marriage registration certificate can be obtained in one of the following ways:
a. By registering the marriage through...

Court Marriage in Nepal Involving Foreign Nationals: Legal Framework and Procedural Requirements
In recent decades, Nepal has experienced a marked rise in the number of its citizens acquiring foreign citizenship or establishing permanent residence abroad. This trend is particularly evident in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Germany, which are consistently among the top destinations for Nepali immigrants. The motivating factors include...

FAQs about marriage registration in Nepal
Here are details answer to the most commonly asked question about the marriage registration process in Nepal.
Is marriage registration mandatory in Nepal?In Nepal, marriage registration is not legally mandatory for a marriage to be considered valid. Traditional or religious ceremonies are recognized under the law if they meet the legal...

Amendment in Banking Offence and Punishment Act, 2064
The amendment in the Banking Offences and Punishment Act, 2064 (2008 A.D.), introducing key changes to the legal framework surrounding cheque bounce cases, including procedures for investigation and the imposition of penalties. With the new amendment, only the police are now authorized to investigate cheque bounce cases and initiate legal proceedings. Previously,...

Court Marriage Law in Nepal
If a man and a woman accept each other as the husband and wife through any occasion, ceremony, formal or other act, a marriage shall be deemed to have been concluded. Similarly, Marriage is a permanent, inviolable and holy social and legal bond, which is based on free consent and established to start conjugal and family life between a man and a woman. Every person has the freedom to conclude...

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विवाह एक सामाजिक, कानूनी, र सांस्कृतिक प्रक्रिया हो जसमा एक व्यक्तिले अर्को व्यक्तिको सहमतिमा जीवनभरका लागि पतिस्वास्नीको रूपमा बाँधिन्छन्। यसले दम्पतीलाई कानूनी अधिकार र दायित्वहरू प्रदान गर्दछ र परिवारको संरचनामा महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका खेल्दछ।
मुलुकी देवानी संहिता ऐन, २०७४ को दफा ६७ अनुसार, कुनै पुरुष र महिलाले कुनै उत्सव, समारोह, औपचारिक वा...

Legal Residential Visa in Nepal: Easy Path to Secure Long-Term Stay”
Residential visa in Nepal
In Nepal, residential visa is a long-term visa granted for foreign nationals who wish to reside in the country such a purpose such as retirement, investment or other non-tourist activities. This visa allows for opening bank account, acquiring driving license and enrolling your children in to private school etc.
Types of visas in Nepal:
1) Tourist visa:...