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Inheritance/Aputali Law in Nepal

What does the inheritance mean? The process of passing on the private property of a deceased person to his/her nominee or successor after his/her death is referred to as inheritance. Following the death of an individual, the process of transferring all the ancestral properties legally and thus distributed among his/her successor is known as inheritance. …

Non-resident Nepali Divorce Proceedings in Nepal

If you are an NRN, or if you are a Nepali citizen, then you must assess the country in which you should file a divorce case. If you have divorced in more than one country, then you should choose the country that is best for both couples. Assess economic standing of the entire family The …

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New Divorce-Related Legal Provisions in Nepal

The National Civil Code 2017 provides for a divorce process in Nepal. Divorce is a legal process for the termination of marriage on the basis of either party’s fault or no fault. The start of a relationship with a promise to live together until death separates them may not last for unprecedented reasons. Togetherness may …

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Alimony or spousal support under the Law of Nepal

1. What is alimony in Nepal? Alimony is not a Nepali term but it is a Latin term alimonia. Article 100 of the National Civil Code 2017 provides for provisions relating to the payment of allowances during the divorce proceedings. Alimony is also referred to as “The spousal support.” It is a payment made to …

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Child Custody Law in Nepal

There are various form of custody arrangements: joint custody, physical custody, and legal custody. Custody is related to divorce, in which the divorced parents reach agreement on parenting plans The Government of Nepal and the High Court have issued a number of orders concerning child custody. The court considers a number of factors while issuing …