Embassy Legalization and/or Certification for Foreign Public Documents in Indonesia

An Indonesian legalization or certifications upon a public documents to be further used for certain purposes, can be classified as a means to authenticate the authenticity of the said documents. In Indonesia, documents legalization can be legalized by following certain procedures, to obtain verifications over the documents.

There are numerous documents, such as public documents, private documents or official documents that can be legalized for international use, such as immigrations, civil acknowledgement or other typical requirements that is completely depends on where and how the documents will be required.

Acquiring Indonesian Citizenship through Marriage to an Indonesian Spouse

The Citizenship of Indonesia may be acquired through marriage with an Indonesian citizens. This is a new method provided by the new Indonesia's 2006 Citizenship Law in acquiring a Citizenship of Indonesia. The Indonesian spouse can be the sponsor for his/her spouse to turn status to Indonesian citizen.

This article will hopefully useful for foreigners married to Indonesian spouse who are considering to relinquish his/her current citizenship  and wish to seek the possibility of becoming an Indonesian.

Guide to Incorporate a Prenuptial Agreement in Indonesia

Most people think of marriage as the ultimate emotional and spiritual bond. They are looking forward to a life of happiness. However when faced with negotiating a premarital agreement, they realize that not only do they have to decide what will happen to them if they divorce or when die, but that they also have to negotiate these issues with their fiancée. It’s not the types of subjects that an about to be married couple likes to think about prior to getting married.

Indonesia Overseas Marriage Reporting

The Indonesian marriage law says that any marriage performed by two Indonesian citizens or by an Indonesian citizen with a foreign party abroad, will be considered as valid and legally  bounding, should the marriage is performed in accordance with the effective legal statute, of the country where the marriage was held.

Indonesian Immigration Limited Stay Guide KITAS (Kartu Ijin Tinggal Terbatas/Limited Stay Card)

The Indonesian Permanent stay Permit (KITAP) is an Indonesian Immigration License which is given to a foreigner who's previously held The Indonesian Limited stay Permit (KITAS) for five consecutive years. The Indonesian Permanent stay permit (KITAP) is the conversion proceedings given to a foreigner after possessing five (5) of The Indonesian Limited stay permit (KITAS), which simply means five consecutive years of staying in Indonesia.

The Validity of Marriage in Indonesia

Unlike other countries, Indonesian law has no provision for non-religious civil marriages. The validity of marriage is governed by the Marriage Law of 1974 which took affect in 2nd January 1974. The mixed-marriage couple needs to pay attention to the legal issues surrounding their union. If something unforeseen happens down the line, lack of legal requirements in your marriage will put you into an unfavorable condition. If the law doesn’t recognize your marriage, you are considered to be not marriage at all. This lack of a legal status will affect your divorce, division of marital properties, alimony, and child custody.

Divorce Advice from Divorce Lawyer in Jakarta, Indonesia

In Indonesia, every divorce lawyer will have to refer to the 1974 Marriage Law and its implementing rules for divorce and  marital dissolution. A divorce petition must be filed at the local district court for Non-Moslems, and local Religious Court for Moslems. There are certain marital dissolution reasons according to 1974 Marriage Law and Islamic Law, they are:

Marriage Law
Pursuant to Marriage Law, a marriage may be terminated due to several reasons as follows :

1. Death of either party
2. Divorce
3. Upon court’s decision

Death
The death to either party will automatically terminate the marriage.