Divorce is the legal termination of marriage between a husband and a wife. Divorce can have various legal, social, and emotional implications for both parties. In Nepal, divorce is regulated by the Civil Code 2074 (2017), which provides two ways to obtain a divorce: by mutual consent or by filing a case in the district court.
Divorce and family law are the legal aspects that govern the formation, dissolution, and consequences of marriage and family relationships. Divorce and family law can affect various issues such as grounds for divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, property division, debt allocation, inheritance, adoption, etc. Divorce and family law can have significant impacts on the rights and interests of both spouses and their children.