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Divorce in Nepal follows a legal process governed by the Civil Code 2017. This article covers the step-by-step process of filing a mutual consent or contested divorce, the grounds for divorce like adultery or cruelty, and how the court decides child custody based on the best interests of the child. Whether you're looking for information on filing a petition, proving grounds, or understanding child custody laws, Nepal Divorce Services provides expert guidance to navigate the complexities of divorce in Nepal.

Divorce is the legal end of marriage that allows the spouses to marry again. In Nepal, divorce is governed by the Muluki Civil Code 2074, which came into effect on 17 August 2017 (2074). The new divorce law has introduced some changes and improvements to the previous legal provisions of Nepal regarding divorce. Divorce used to be informal in ancient times. The wife could simply leave her husband's house with her dowry and get divorced. There was no need to go to court like now. The formal legal process of divorce was started by Jung Bahadur in 1910 BS. At that time, only the wife could file for divorce. The new divorce law has opened the door for the husband to file for divorce as well.