Fear of Intestacy? Indonesia’s Civil Code Says You Should Execute a Last Will and Testament
You and I both know that planning for the future is essential, especially when it comes to our loved ones. One of the most important steps in this planning is executing a last will and testament. In Indonesia, this is not just a wise decision. It’s a necessity if you want to avoid the complications […]
If You Love Your Child, You Need The Child Legalization to Level Up Your Paternity in Indonesia
You and I both know that being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in life. But did you know that in Indonesia, ensuring your child’s legal status is just as important as providing them with love and care? As a loving parent, you want the best for your child. In Indonesia, ensuring […]
The 1974 Marriage Law and Its Amendments: Why You Should Legalize Your Child Born Out of Wedlock in Indonesia
Hey there! Asep Wijaya here. Let’s dive into a topic that might sound a bit serious but stick with me, it’s going to be a fun ride. We’re talking about the 1974 Marriage Law in Indonesia, its amendments, and why they give you a pretty convincing reason to legalize your child born out of wedlock. […]
Deciphering Legalization of Child Born Out of Wedlock in Indonesia
Legal Ground Indonesia has a complex legal framework on child legalization born out of wedlock. There was no legal recognition or even protection for children born out of wedlock in the early years. Over time, its legal framework evolves. Only recently, efforts to implement the principles of equality and children’s fundamental rights have been addressed. Child […]
Shadowing Procedures in Child Legalization in Indonesia: Here’s What It’s Really Like!
Child legalization in Indonesia is the only way to recognize your child born out of wedlock. This proceeding is a must-have in order to build a relationship between a father and the child. It’s giving him a paternity privilege. This thing means a lot to both of them, and covers so many aspects in their […]
What You Need to Know About Guardianship of a Child in Indonesia
A guardian is a person or legal entity that perform the duty of child custody as a parent toward a child. He/she is entitled to represent it in or outside the court. The idea of having a guardian is to protect the child rights and to fulfil their basic necessities as well as to manage their […]
These are the Key Takeaways from the Guardianship of a Child in Indonesia
Guardianship of a child in Indonesia is a challenging issues. Not only this is the most important part in family and matrimonial law practice, such as adoption cases, divorce cases, and custody disputes. It also plays substantial role in general civil law, such as how a judge determine a child’s guardian in representing him/her in […]
Fathering Illegitimate Child in Indonesia
Fathering illegitimate child can happen when you’re in a relationship with your legally wedded spouse. It means you’re committing an adulterous relationship. An adultery is a crime in Indonesia under Article 284 of Criminal Code. We called it Delik Aduan, meaning that it’s an absolute complaint offence. They can only bring you to justice if […]
Child Born Out of Wedlock in Indonesia
Child born out of wedlock in Indonesia has legal relationship with its biological mother and her family only. This principle is reflected on the child’s birth certificate. It means the birth certificate of a child born out of legal wedlock cannot include the name of its father. That was ancient regulation before we have a breakthrough from […]