Implikasi Hukum Terhadap Perkawinan Anak Di Bawah Umur

Abstract

This research aims to find out the age limit for the marriage of minors and the legal implications of child marriage. The method used is a normative legal research method, namely researching or studying existing legal norms related to marriage. In contrast, the scope of this research includes the marriage of minors. In the discussion in this study related to the age limit, many occur in Indonesia. Customary areas in Indonesia often carry out child marriages. The following talk discusses the legal implications of carrying out underage marriages. Mental readiness factors, education, social and economic factors influence children who marry underage. Because their mental readiness is not sufficient, they will have problems in the future that will have legal implications or implications for them. The legal consequences of marriage for minors impact the married couple themselves. The level of children's education has decreased, the economic level is low, the level of mental readiness and legal skills that have been carried for children who have married so that they cannot account for themselves as legal subjects. They have not been able to account for their actions before the law if a problem occurs because their mental readiness is insufficient to carry out a marriage.

Analysis of Legal Protection of Children in Cases of Underage Divorce in Indramayu

“…Existing academic research provides valuable insights into the prevalence and consequences of underage marriage in Indonesia [22], [23]. These studies shed light on the socio-cultural factors that contribute to this phenomenon and help in understanding the root causes of underage marriage [24], [25].…”

Penyelenggaraan Perkawinan Suku Anak Dalam Berdasarkan Hukum Adat Dan Hukum Perkawinan Indonesia

“…Hal ini tidak diketahui oleh Suku Anak Dalam sehingga mereka tidak tahu bahwa telah terjadi perkawinan di bawah umur . (Pratama, 2022) Tidak ada larangan untuk melangsungkan perkawinan hanya karena batasan umur untuk pihak-pihak tertentu. Sedangkan, dalam perkawinan suku Anak Dalam, calon mempelai laki-laki biasanya berusia lebih muda dari calon mempelai perempuan, calon mempelai laki-laki biasanya berusia sekitar 14 hingga 16 tahun sedangkan calon mempelai wanita berusia sekitar 17 hingga 19 tahun.…”