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How can I file for Divorce in Indonesia?

Frequently Asked Questions

In Indonesia, divorce can be filed through the Religious Court (for couples of the same Muslim religion), or the District Court (for Non-Muslim religion and mixed-religion marriages). You must meet certain grounds for divorce as stipulated in Indonesian law.

Failure to register a foreign marriage in Indonesia may lead to not having a legal standing and complications in legal matters such as property ownership and inheritance matters. It is important to ensure proper registration to secure legal recognition and rights in Indonesia.

To register a foreign marriage in Indonesia, you typically need to submit a marriage certificate issued by the foreign country’s competent authority to the Indonesian Civil Registry Office (Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil). Additional documents may be required depending on local regulations. If you do not register it and it has been exceeded by more than 1 (one) year, registration is legally required through the Indonesian court mechanism.

Yes, a foreign marriage can be recognized in Indonesia under certain conditions. It must comply with the laws of the country where it took place and meet specific requirements outlined by Indonesian law, such as registration with Indonesian government authorities and Indonesian court.

Termination due to health reasons is allowed only if the employee can no longer perform their job duties after receiving proper medical treatment. The employer must provide severance pay, long-service pay, and other rights, such as compensation for unused leave, in accordance with Government Regulation No. 35 of 2021.

In the event of a Merger or Acquisition (M&A), employees’ rights and contracts must be maintained, or the new employer must negotiate new terms with the affected employees. Severance and compensation payments may be applicable if there are changes to the employment terms or if employees are terminated as a result of the merger.

Employing foreign workers requires specific permits, including a Work Permit (IMTA) and a temporary stay permit (KITAS). Employers must also provide a clear reason why the position cannot be filled by an Indonesian worker and ensure the foreign worker’s role aligns with approved positions under the Ministry of Manpower’s regulations.

Employers may only deduct wages for reasons permitted by law, such as social security contributions, taxes, union dues, or specific employee agreements (e.g., loans or damages caused by the employee). Deductions must not exceed 50% of the employee’s monthly wage.

Employers are required to register their employees with BPJS (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial) for health and employment benefits, including health insurance, old-age benefits, work accident protection, and death insurance. The contributions are shared between the employer and the employee.

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