Divorce Law in Nepal: Legal provisions, jurisdiction, and contemporary trends

Marriage has long been regarded as the cornerstone of family life in Nepal, built on love, trust, mutual respect, and shared responsibilities. While most marriages are intended to last a lifetime, not every relationship can withstand the challenges that arise over time.

When differences become irreconcilable and living together is no longer possible, divorce serves as a legal means of ending the marital relationship. Divorce is the dissolution of a relationship. When two spouses differ from each other is known as divorce. The Black dictionary of law has defined divorce as ” the legal separation of husband and wife effected by the judgment of a court and either totally dissolving the married relations or suspending its effect so far as concerns the combination of the parties.