Get Out of Toxic Relationships, I Have Self-LoveMirella PandjaitanFebruary 4, 2021February 5, 2021 by Mirella PandjaitanFebruary 4, 2021February 5, 2021096 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 FamiliesIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020August 5, 202002497 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 CoupleIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 202001873 Everyone 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, 201801251 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 IndonesiaRinka PerezMarch 5, 2018 by Rinka PerezMarch 5, 20180799 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 PolygamyC2WireDecember 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by C2WireDecember 18, 2017December 18, 201705160 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 IndonesiaKerli PärnapuuDecember 5, 2017December 6, 2017 by Kerli PärnapuuDecember 5, 2017December 6, 201701990 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 legalPutranto AllianceAugust 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by Putranto AllianceAugust 14, 2017August 14, 201701212 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 KnowSharon HambaliMay 23, 2017December 6, 2020 by Sharon HambaliMay 23, 2017December 6, 2020047326 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 IndonesiaSharon HambaliMay 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by Sharon HambaliMay 15, 2017May 15, 201703970 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 BaliStephanie BrookesFebruary 13, 2017 by Stephanie BrookesFebruary 13, 201702374 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 IndonesiaLeighton CosseboomJanuary 30, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomJanuary 30, 201704751 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 IndonesianNadya Joy Gozon AdorJanuary 16, 2017February 6, 2017 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorJanuary 16, 2017February 6, 201703246 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 MarriageNadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 27, 2016December 27, 2016 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorDecember 27, 2016December 27, 20160750 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 OutKeimmy XuFebruary 9, 2016February 11, 2016 by Keimmy XuFebruary 9, 2016February 11, 201601425 The 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 1066 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 MattersJulia TchezganovaFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017 by Julia TchezganovaFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 201701174 The 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, 20170467 Every so often the local English language media throws out a story so lacking in credibility no one could ever...