Divorce cases involving a spouse who lives abroad — common among Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) families — raise practical questions that a standard divorce guide doesn’t answer. Here is what actually applies. n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn Filing Through a Power of Attorney A spouse living abroad can typically authorize a representative in…
Transferring the name on a land ownership certificate (Lalpurja) is the practical step that follows any sale, gift, or inherited transfer of property in Nepal. Here is what the process actually involves. n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn Documents You Will Need The original Lalpurja (land ownership certificate) Citizenship certificates of both parties…
Property transactions in Nepal — and the rules around foreign and NRN ownership in particular — are a frequent source of confusion. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises on property transactions, registration, and the specific rules that apply to foreign nationals and Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs). n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn Governing Law Land and…
Property partition (अंशबण्डा / Ansha-Banda) among family members is one of the most common sources of family disputes in Nepal. Here is how the law approaches it, and when a dispute needs to go to court. n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn Governing Law Property partition is governed by the family law provisions…
Child custody is often the most emotionally difficult part of a separation or divorce. Here is how Nepali law approaches it. n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn The Age-Based Default Under Section 115 of the National Civil Code, 2074 (2017), where parents cannot agree on custody, the law applies an age-based default: a…
When both spouses agree to end a marriage, Nepal’s law offers a far faster path than a contested divorce. Here is how mutual consent divorce actually works. n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn Legal Basis Under Section 93 of the National Civil Code, 2074 (2017), spouses may divorce by mutual consent without needing…
Marriage registration in Nepal gives a couple’s union legal recognition and protection. There are three distinct ways to register a marriage in Nepal, and which one applies depends on where the couple is and how they were married. Kaligandaki Law Firm advises couples on all three routes. n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn…
Marriage is a legal and social union between two individuals, If you’re looking to get married in Nepal then court marriage in nepal might be the right option for you. Court marriage, also known as civil marriage, is a legal way of getting married without any religious or traditional ceremonies. n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor…
Family matters are one of Kaligandaki Law Firm’s core practice areas. Based in Kathmandu, we advise on marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance, and adoption — drawing on more than 25 years of experience and thousands of cases handled across Nepal. n By Senior Advocate Bhumishwor Sharma Gautam nnn Governing Law Family law in Nepal is…