Love and Freedom
Love stories are one of the most popular stories that adorn the course of human civilization. They are as old...
marriage
Magelang Man’s Rice Cooker Woes
Probably the most valuable and yet underrated piece of kitchen equipment in Indonesia is the rice cooker. Having perfectly cooked...
Mixed Marriages in Indonesia – A Fresh Look
Mixed Marriages in Indonesia – A Fresh Look It would almost be true to say that there are as many...
Get Out of Toxic Relationships, I Have Self-Love
Love, to me, is intricate. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the love I have for myself, my family, friends, or...
Advocating Dual Citizenships for Mixed Marriage Families
A global shift towards greater acceptance of dual citizenship as a result of increased migration, growing overseas diaspora communities, and...
Getting Divorced in Indonesia as a Foreign or Mixed Marriage Couple
Everyone aspires to spend the rest of their lives with their best friend and lover in holy matrimony, no matter...
So you Married a Local
We all have our moments when it comes to experiencing culture clash living in Indonesia, but imagine if you had...
How to Survive Your Expat Marriage in Indonesia
I find that being an expat couple introduces an entire range of complexities into our marriage. The lifestyle encourages certain...
Why Some Indonesian Women Choose Polygamy
31 year-old housewife Ratna Wulandari lives in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and most populated city, and is currently pregnant with her...
Common Myths About Doing Business in Indonesia
Indonesia is a land of great potential. Rich in culture and resources, the world’s largest archipelago offers a wide array...
Postnup Agreements are now legal
An Indonesian, who is married to a foreign citizen, is allowed to own Indonesian property (Hak Milik or Hak Guna...
Dating An Indonesian: Here’s What Foreigners Need To Know
Dating someone with a different cultural background can be interesting, but it is not easy. Here are foreigners tips when...
I Do: 6 Perfectly Romantic Wedding Venues in Indonesia
Indonesia is brimming with romantic venues and gorgeous natural sceneries, perfect for any dream wedding. Here are six of the...
A Centre of Strength for Divorced Women in Bali
Ni Komang Sariadi is the founder of Pusat Kegiatan Perempuan Women’s Centre (PKP) located just outside Ubud, Bali. PKP is...
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for Mixed Couples in Indonesia
Most soon-to-be wed couples do not want to discuss how they want to structure their division of assets following the...
When You Say “I Do” to an Indonesian
While Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice presupposes that deciding whom to love (and eventually marry) is mostly just...
Politicians Propose Criminalization of Sex Outside of Marriage
Legislators in the House of Representative (DPR) have discussed amendments and possible additions to Indonesia’s Criminal Code including criminalization of...
Polygamy is Still Tolerated in Indonesia, Advocates and Activists Speak Out
The guiding principle of Indonesia’s marriage law is monogamy – one man with one wife – but polygamy is still...
The Imposter
Daniel Pope muses on how sometimes it’s better to tell fibs when you want to fit in with the culture....
Legal Realities of Indonesian Expatriates – Family Matters
The purpose of this article is to explain some of the main family law related topics in the context of...
The Un-Laws
Every so often the local English language media throws out a story so lacking in credibility no one could ever...