Legal Consequences of Underage Marriage (Case Study of Elopement of Bajau Tribe in Lagasa Village, Muna Regency)

Abstract

Marriage Law in Indonesia is regulated through Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Amendments to Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage. Through this Law, the provisions of the general public, Article 7 (1) Marriage is only permitted if the man and woman have reached the age of 19 (nineteen) years. (2) In the event that there is a deviation from the age provisions as referred to in paragraph (1), the parents of the male and/or female parents may request a dispensation from the Court on the grounds that it is very urgent, accompanied by sufficient supporting evidence. However, in reality in the community, especially in the village of Lagasa, Muna Regency, there are other phenomena that are contrary to the law on underage marriage, this research uses the empirical legal research method. have not met the applicable legal requirements, other legal consequences of course from unregistered marriages have implications for the civil rights of wives and children later in life.

Keywords: Marriage, Minors, Lagasa Village

DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/117-01

Publication date: January 31^st 2022