Prenuptial Agreement Addresses Possibility of Being Precluded in Property Ownership for Mixed-Marriage Couples in Indonesia
Hey there! So, you’re thinking about tying the knot with someone from a different country? That’s awesome! But before you get too caught up in the wedding planning, let’s talk about something super important: prenuptial agreements, especially if you’re planning to live in Indonesia. Trust me, this is something you don’t want to skip. Why […]
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 […]
How a Marital Agreement in Indonesia is Redefining a Marriage, Regardless Your Nationalities
The laws in Indonesia legally recognized marital agreement as a contract entered by a husband and wife, either before or during the course of marriage. Having a marital contract, either a prenup or postnup in Indonesia, there is more to it than meets the eyes. You can see how it redefines your marriage, regardless your nationalities. Are […]
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 […]