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. […]
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 […]