About divorce law in Indonesia

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KancmNew member23 April 2017 14:31:18

I'm Thai girl and got married with Indonesia guy then we got to married certificate there Indonesia but after one month we married my ex husband lied so let me go back to stay in Thailand as he busy and don't have time for me better I'm stay alone in Jakarta and after I go back Thailand he never responds me like im wife never care never send me money then I knew he let me go because I have new girl and now he bring her to staying with him at home already and he still not divorce with me as he gave me the reason that he don't have enough money to divorce

Who can tell me what I can do? Can I go apply for divorce him at embassy in Thailand?

FredIndonesia Expert29 April 2017 00:56:04

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You should go to the Indonesian embassy and explain the situation.
You might also note, a married man living with another woman is illegal here, leaving the couple liable to arrest.
Up to you what you do with that information.

KancmNew member29 April 2017 09:03:36

Thanks for your information
I will go soon

farisrazanahMember22 May 2017 04:18:05

Hi Kancm

I try to answer it based on my knowledge.

For your case, you should file divorce lawsuit in your area district court, for example in Pengadilan Negeri Jakarta Barat. It doesn't matter whether you are foreigner, you should settle it in Indonesia law in your district court, since you register marriage in Indonesia. The law regarding to this is UU No.1 Year 1974 Point Number 38-41 and PP No. 9 Year 1975.

KancmNew member22 May 2017 06:37:48

Thanks for your information but I'm not live in Indonesia anymore, now I'm in Chiangmai, Thailand
So where can I get file divorce lawsuit? Can I get at Indonesia embassy in Thailand?

farisrazanahMember22 May 2017 07:30:22

I believe it's better if you settle this matter by yourself by coming here. You can only ask for help or support from embassy and still need lawyer here to take care of everything.

bundy2Banned04 July 2017 02:18:49

wats yer religeons/where did u marry..

bundy2Banned04 July 2017 02:24:23

your gettn mixed answers here...I need more info on your marriage...was it civil or Muslum..there r two courts here.

bundy2Banned04 July 2017 02:26:51

u can;t divorce him in Thailand.

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