Abstract/Sommario: The rule of the divorce cannot be separated from the marriage concept. In Indonesia the marriage concept is tied by the rule of the law of Religion. It means that a divorce matter is also obligated to the rule of the law of religion. Even though the Law Number 1 of 1974 on Marriage does not state exclusively that a divorce is legitimate according to the religious law, still the rule of the divorce cannot be enacted for a marriage ceremony as presented in front of the Catholic Church. ...; [Leggi tutto...]
The rule of the divorce cannot be separated from the marriage concept. In Indonesia the marriage concept is tied by the rule of the law of Religion. It means that a divorce matter is also obligated to the rule of the law of religion. Even though the Law Number 1 of 1974 on Marriage does not state exclusively that a divorce is legitimate according to the religious law, still the rule of the divorce cannot be enacted for a marriage ceremony as presented in front of the Catholic Church. The prohibition of divorce, especially in Catholic marriage or in other religions, must be socialized among religions and among institutions, which are related to them, such as the judges, polices, and lawyers. The secularization of marriage and divorce institution is strongly in Indonesia and abroad. In general, the Catholic Church has taken a defensive attitude regard divorce, considering it only as a legal separation.