Divorce Law in Nepal – Complete and Latest Update 2026

What is Divorce?

Divorce is a legal separation between the husband and the wife. It gives legal validity to a couple that wants to live separately.

What are the causes of Divorce in Nepal?

The causes of divorce in Nepal are :

1. Difference in opinions
2. Early marriage
3. Fake marriage to go abroad country
4. Physical and mental torture by the partner
5. Economic crisis
6. Large and joint family with differences in opinions
7. Extra-marital affairs
8. Long-distance Relationships
9. Lack of mutual understandings
10. Lack of good physical and emotional relationships

What are the conditions under which a husband can file for a divorce against a wife?

The conditions under which a husband can file for a divorce against a wife are :

1. If a wife lives separately for more than 3 years against the will of the husband.
2. If a wife expels a husband from the house, or a wife doesn’t provide basic foods/clothing to a husband.
3. If a wife gives physical or mental torture to a husband.
4. If a wife makes extra-marital affair.

Divorce Law in Nepal

What are the conditions under which a wife can file for a divorce against a husband?

The conditions under which a wife can file for a divorce against a husband are :

1. If a husband lives separately for more than 3 years against the will of the wife.
2. If a husband expels a wife from the house, or a husband doesn’t provide basic foods/clothing to a wife.
3. If a husband gives physical or mental torture to a wife.
4. If a husband makes extra-marital affair.

How long does it take to complete the divorce process in Nepal?

It takes two days to complete the divorce process in Nepal if the husband and the wife have agreed upon the divorce. It takes 8 to 12 months to complete the divorce process in Nepal if the divorce is filed by either the husband or the wife.

Can I claim a property of the husband after the divorce process is completed?

No, you can’t claim a property of the husband after the divorce process is completed. The property of the husband should be claimed before the divorce process is completed.

Can a divorce be automatically completed if the husband and the wife have lived separately for more than 3 years?

A divorce can’t be automatically completed if the husband and the wife have lived separately for more than 3 years. The husband and the wife should file for divorce mutually, or one side’s divorce should be filed either by the husband or the wife, in order to complete the divorce process.

Can I file for a divorce in Nepal if I am living abroad?

Yes, you can file for a divorce in Nepal if you are living abroad by verifying the power of attorney from the Embassy of Nepal where you are currently living. You can choose a representative in Nepal who can work on the case on your behalf.

How can I claim the property of the husband during the divorce process if the husband doesn’t have any property in his name?

You can claim the property of the husband’s family if the husband doesn’t have any property in his name. The court will divide the husband’s ancestral property, and you can get half of the husband’s share of the property of the husband whatever the husband gets the part.

Conclusion – Divorce Law in Nepal

Divorce law in Nepal is governed by the Muluki Civil Code, 2074, precedents about divorce, and the partition of property, as well as the universal principles of divorce.