Information about Indonesian Marriage.

Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia and consists of approximately 17,000 islands. Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest Muslim population in the world. Therefore, marriage in Indonesia usually takes place according to Islamic traditions. According to Indonesian law, marriages are recognized only through civil marriage ceremonies. These ceremonies usually take place in government offices or religious wedding venues. Besides Islamic religious marriages, Christian, Hindu and Buddhist marriages are also accepted in Indonesia. In Indonesia, the minimum age for marriage is 16 for women and 19 for men. However, marriages below these age limits can also take place with the permission of the parents. In order to have sexual intercourse in marriage, women must be at least 16 years old and men must be at least 19 years old. Polygamy (a man having more than one wife) is legal in Indonesia, but there are restrictions. In order for a man to practice polygamy, he must obtain the permission of his first wife and treat all his wives equally financially. Although polygamy is not common, it is more widely practiced in some regions and communities. Marriages are often arranged between families, and wedding ceremonies are usually large and celebratory. Traditional Indonesian weddings are based on customs, dances, music and traditional clothing. Divorce is legal in Indonesia, but the divorce process is often long and complicated. One of the reasons for divorce is that the marital union has been damaged on the basis of "just cause". The resolution of divorce cases is carried out by family courts or Islamic courts. As a result, marriage in Indonesia is often based on religious and cultural traditions. While Islamic, Christian, Hindu and Buddhist marriages are accepted, there are restrictions on issues such as marriage age limits and polygamy. Marriages are often celebrated with large wedding ceremonies, and although divorce is legal, the process can be complicated.