Court marriage of divorcees and widows in Nepal: Legal formalities and social stigma
Court marriage (Nepali: अदालतमा विवाह pronounced [ʌdaːltma bibaː]) is a type of marriage that is done by registering the marriage at a district court in Nepal. Court marriage is a legal process that requires both the man and the woman to accept each other as husband and wife and to fulfill certain conditions set by the law. However, some people may face difficulties or discrimination in conducting a court marriage due to their previous marital status, such as being a divorcee or a widow. This article will help you know the legal formalities and social stigma of court marriage of divorcees and widows in Nepal.