Love and Freedom Donny SyofyanFebruary 11, 2022April 20, 2022 by Donny SyofyanFebruary 11, 2022April 20, 20220374Love stories are one of the most popular stories that adorn the course of human civilization. They are as old...
Magelang Man’s Rice Cooker WoesIndonesia ExpatOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 6, 2021October 6, 20210832Probably 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 LookDachlan CartwrightMay 7, 2021July 9, 2021 by Dachlan CartwrightMay 7, 2021July 9, 202101270Mixed 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-LoveIndonesia ExpatFebruary 4, 2021November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 4, 2021November 10, 202101143Love, 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 FamiliesIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020July 9, 202103668A 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 CoupleIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020July 9, 202104874Everyone aspires to spend the rest of their lives with their best friend and lover in holy matrimony, no matter...
So you Married a LocalIndonesia ExpatMay 31, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMay 31, 201801768We 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 IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMarch 5, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 5, 2018November 10, 202101238I find that being an expat couple introduces an entire range of complexities into our marriage. The lifestyle encourages certain...
Why Some Indonesian Women Choose PolygamyIndonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 18, 2017November 10, 20210745331 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 IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 202102666Indonesia is a land of great potential. Rich in culture and resources, the world’s largest archipelago offers a wide array...
Postnup Agreements are now legalRobin DrekeAugust 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by Robin DrekeAugust 14, 2017August 14, 201701861An 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 KnowSharon HambaliMay 23, 2017June 18, 2021 by Sharon HambaliMay 23, 2017June 18, 2021056513Dating 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 IndonesiaSharon HambaliMay 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 15, 2017May 15, 201705472Indonesia 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 BaliStephanie BrookesFebruary 13, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesFebruary 13, 201703607Ni 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 IndonesiaLeighton CosseboomJanuary 30, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomJanuary 30, 201705957Most 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 IndonesianNadya Joy AdorJanuary 16, 2017February 6, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorJanuary 16, 2017February 6, 201704257While 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 MarriageNadya Joy AdorDecember 27, 2016December 27, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 27, 2016December 27, 201601476Legislators 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 OutAngga WahyudiFebruary 9, 2016February 11, 2016 by Angga WahyudiFebruary 9, 2016February 11, 201602750The guiding principle of Indonesia’s marriage law is monogamy – one man with one wife – but polygamy is still...
The ImposterDaniel PopeJanuary 25, 2016 by Daniel PopeJanuary 25, 20162 1176Daniel 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 MattersJulia TchezganovaFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by Julia TchezganovaFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 201701963The purpose of this article is to explain some of the main family law related topics in the context of...
The Un-LawsAntony SuttonJanuary 28, 2013October 20, 2017 by Antony SuttonJanuary 28, 2013October 20, 20170650Every so often the local English language media throws out a story so lacking in credibility no one could ever...