Divorce in Nepal: Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages

In Nepal, if a married couple wants to end their marriage, they need to get a divorce according to the country's divorce law. This involves terminating the marriage relationship between the spouses, which allows them to remarry and become single again. There are two ways to get a divorce in Nepal: divorce with mutual consent or through a court order.

In divorce with mutual consent, both spouses agree to end their marriage and the process can be completed in two working days. The property is divided equally, and the couple decides who will have custody of the child and how to share the responsibility of child support. This type of divorce is affordable and less stressful than a long legal battle. However, in most cases, wives do not claim a share in the property.

If the couple cannot agree to a divorce, either spouse can file a lawsuit with the relevant district court. There are different grounds for filing for divorce depending on the spouse's gender. For example, a husband can file for divorce if the wife has taken her share in the property and is living separately from the husband without informing him for three consecutive years, if the wife throws him out of the house, if she perpetrates physical and mental torture against him, or if she indulges in a sexual relationship with another man. A wife can file for divorce if the husband abandons her, indulges in a sexual relationship with a woman other than his wife, inflicts physical and mental torture against her, or remarries without her consent.

Overall, divorce with mutual consent has become a popular choice, especially among the younger generation, as it saves time, money, and energy. When the relationship is not working, couples can decide to end it with an understanding and part their ways mutually, completing the divorce process in two working days.