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Child Custody Rights Resulting from Divorce of Inter-Religious Families from A Legal Perspective Islam: Hak Asuh Anak Akibat Perceraian Beda Agama dalam Persfektif Hukum Islam Nuratika Hasyim, Kamila; Hidayat, Yusup
Dame Journal of Law Vol 2 No 1 (2026): DJL
Publisher : Yapilin Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64344/djl.v2i1.86

Abstract

Child custody remains one of the most contested issues in interfaith divorce cases, with polygamy frequently cited as a contributing factor to marital breakdown. These circumstances often result in legal disputes, particularly regarding which party holds the dominant legal authority in custodial matters. This research aims to explore the regulation of child custody in interreligious divorce from the perspectives of Islamic jurisprudence and Indonesian positive the research utilizes an integrative methodology that combines normative legal analysis with empirical investigation, utilizing document analysis from several judicial rulings. Legal references include Law Number 1 of 1974 on Marriage, the Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI), and selected fatwas formulated and declared by the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI). analysis draws upon the theory of maslahah (public benefit), justice theory, and the principle of child rights protection. Findings suggest that, in Islamic law, custody of non-mummayiz children (under 12 years of age) is generally granted to the mother, unless disqualified due to specific circumstances such as religious conversion. Conversely, Indonesian national law prioritizes the "best interest of the child" principle when judges determine custody arrangements. Divorce does not nullify a parent's responsibility to provide financial support or uphold moral obligations toward the child. Custody may be reassigned if evidence of neglect or harm arises. Therefore, child custody decisions in interfaith divorces must be guided by a comprehensive consideration of the child’s spiritual, emotional, and overall well-being.
Co-Authors Abraham Suriadikusumah Adrian, Defi Afifah Nashirotul Haq Agus Susanto Alba, Hasanul Fitrah ali, syed kamaruzaman syed Amung Ma’mun Asep Yoyo Wardaya Binu Soesanto, Qidir Maulana Ceppy Nasahi Danar Dono Desliza, Muhammad Farhan Endah Yulia Ervina Ervina Evi Setiawati Fahmi, Rahmad Bahaudin Fauziaty, Muthia Riefka Ferdos, Emy Fitri Widiantini Fokky Fuad Gultom, Jeremia Toga Parulian Handayani, Dwi Anisa Hedi Paramita Heriyanto, Puji Heru Herdiana Nugraha Hidayat, Muzammil Hilmawan, Fajrin Intan Zania Jadiaman Parhusip, Jadiaman Jatmiko Endro Suseno Kholifah, Sisca Noor Lindung Tri Puspasari Lubis, Rahmad Lutfi, Anas Machmud, Aris Martini, Titin Masferisa, Adinda Fitra Maslihati Nur Hidayati Meliyansyah, Rika Mira Ariyanti Mochamad Arief Soleh Naza, Salma Khaira Neneng Sri Widayani Ninditya, Rizki tara Novindrastuti, Ana Nuratika Hasyim, Kamila Nuridin, Nuridin Nurlan Kusmaedi Okta Thaharah Susanto Pandji Triadyaksa Paramita, Hedi Purnama Hudaya Purnawan, Pupung Raden Arif Malik Ramadhan RAHMAN, AISYAH Rani Maharani Rendi Chandra Rihadi Rika Meliansyah Rusfiantini, Rina s g, ch'ng Sadino, Sadino Safira, Sania Safri Ishmayana Salbiah Salbiah, Salbiah Sanyoto, Edy Saputra, Ade Candra Setiyawati, Della Shebubakar, Arina Novizas Sidik, Dikdik Zafar Sirait, Velix Setiawan SIska Rasiska, SIska Suartini, Suartini Sudarjat Sudarjat Sumariyah Sumariyah Suparji Suparji Syahnur, Fitika Syariful Mubarok Tandika, Fitria Tarkus Suganda TATI NURHAYATI Teguh Yudi, Mohamad Toto Sunarto Unang Supratman Widayani, Neneng Sri Zaenul Muhlisin