Mixed Marriage Couples in Indonesia Could Mine Their Only Chance in Owning Property As Preclusion Piling Up: The Prenuptial Agreement in Indonesia

Hello there! So, you’re thinking about tying the knot with someone from a different nationality? We called it a mixed marriage relationship. That’s awesome! But wait, before you get lost in the romance, let’s talk about something super important: prenuptial agreements. Specifically, how they can help mixed-marriage couples in Indonesia when it comes to owning […]

Orchestrating the Prenuptial Agreements in Indonesia

Why You Should Have a Prenup When you’re getting married in Indonesia, it is very important for you to have a prenup. It stands for a prenuptial agreement. I will tell you the importance and significance of having one for married couples. So please keep reading! Prenuptial agreement in Indonesia is your own self-made law. […]

Prenuptial Agreement in Indonesia: Is What Mine really Yours?

After the marriage, property acquired during the marriage shall be treated as joint property. This is applicable either both spouses are working,  or only one spouse whose working. Regardless whose the bread maker in the family, assets secured after the date of marriage fall into the definition of marital property. Either you’re a housewife, or […]

Inside the Postnup that Allow Property Ownership in Indonesia

Postnuptial agreement is legally recognized in Indonesia. It is a legal instrument from the decision of the Constitutional Court. It’s quite a breakthrough but it has some prerequisite requirements in order to be valid. Some of them must come from you as the parties of the contract. Some come from the contract itself, including the […]

Here’s How Prenup Can Help You Own Property in Indonesia

Legal Ground in General In Indonesia, foreigners are not allowed to legally own freehold title (Hak Milik) in landed property.  In accordance with Article 21 (1) of  Law number 5 of 1960 regarding  Basic Agrarrian Law imposed that: “Only Indonesian citizens can have a hak milik.” In the event the Indonesian married to a foreigner, she will be precluded […]

What I want My Foreign Partner to Do with Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial agreement in Indonesia is highly recommended for mixed-couples in Indonesia. This is the only way to get around the legal issues exist in your matrimony as imposed by the prevailing laws in Indonesia. What exactly is that? Simple, they don’t want foreigners to really own a piece of property in Indonesia. At least, under […]

Divorce Oath for Moslem-Married Couples in Indonesia

The provisions concerning dissolution of marriage and its legal consequences are generally regulated in Marriage Law, which is further stipulated in Government Regulation Number 9 Year 1975 regarding the Implementation of Marriage Law. As for Moslem-married couples, the divorce proceedings are being regulated further according to the Compilation of Islamic Law. A marriage may be terminated due to several […]

Foreign Marriage and the Registration of an Indonesian Prenup

Prenuptial agreement in Indonesia requires two registrations. Registration at a district court, and registration at marriage registry. Indonesian legal system divides marriage registry into two. Civil registry for Non-moslem individuals, and Office of Religious Affairs (so called “Kantor Urusan Agama/KUA”) for Moslem individuals. Those two registrations are very crucial as each of them takes effect […]