Family Law

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49 questions

How do I prepare to discuss a family legal matter?

What are the legal requirements for marriage in Nepal?

What is the legal age for marriage in Nepal?

Is marriage registration compulsory in Nepal?

Can Nepali citizens register a marriage while living abroad?

What is court marriage in Nepal?

Is a religious or customary marriage legally recognized?

Can a person marry again while already married?

Can an invalid marriage be cancelled?

How do I file for divorce in Nepal?

Can husband and wife divorce by mutual consent?

Can I get divorced without my spouse's consent?

On what grounds can a husband seek divorce without his wife's consent?

On what grounds can a wife seek divorce without her husband's consent?

How long does divorce take in Nepal?

Does the court try to reconcile spouses before divorce?

Can a divorce settlement be made in writing?

How is property divided during divorce in Nepal?

Does a wife always receive the husband's property after divorce?

Can a wife choose money instead of a partition share?

Can a divorced wife receive maintenance if there is no property to divide?

Can spouses decide property and maintenance themselves?

Does remarriage affect post-divorce payments?

How is child custody determined after divorce in Nepal?

Does the mother automatically get custody of a child?

Can a father obtain custody of a child?

Does the child's opinion matter in custody?

Can parents agree on child custody themselves?

Can a child custody arrangement be changed later?

Does the non-custodial parent have visitation rights?

Can visitation be restricted for the child's safety?

Who is responsible for a child's maintenance after divorce?

Can the parent without custody be required to pay child expenses?

Does divorce end a parent's legal rights and duties toward children?

Do children born outside a legally valid marriage have rights against their parents?

How can parentage or relationship be legally established?

What is adoption under Nepal law?

What principle controls decisions about adoption?

What are children's inheritance rights in Nepal?

What are a husband's or wife's inheritance rights?

Who inherits when a person dies without resolving their property?

Is inheritance the same as ancestral property partition?

What legally counts as domestic violence in Nepal?

Can a victim seek protection without first filing for divorce?

Can domestic violence affect divorce or child-related proceedings?

What should I do when a family property dispute cannot be resolved privately?

Can family disputes be settled through mediation?

What documents should I prepare for a divorce case?

Which court handles divorce and major family-law disputes?

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