Muwazah: Jurnal Kajian Gender
Vol 14 No 1 (2022)

The Role of Mediation Agencies in Divorce Cases As an Effort to Provide Protection Against Women and Children

Ummu Salamah (Universitas Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Ismail Rumadan (Universitas Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Ciptro Handrianto (Sultan Idris Education University, Perak, Malaysia)
Alfurqan (Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jun 2022

Abstract

The focus of this study is to assess the role of divorce mediation institutions to protect women and children. In the case of divorce, the role of mediation institutions is urgently needed as an effort to protect women and children whose rights are often ignored which causes prolonged suffering. The issues raised in this study is the urgency of mediation in divorce cases and the role of mediation as an effort to provide protection for women and children. The method in this research is normative research, by examining the sources of data obtained through the literature as well as examining the results of mediation in the Religious Courts contained in the Peace Deed. The results of the study showed that mediation institutions have a significant role in resolving divorce cases. With the role of mediation and the expertise of a mediator, the conflicting members can reconcile in realizing a harmonious family. If it is not possible to reconcile, then the parties agree to fulfil the rights of the children to benefit the child as stated in the Peace Act.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Muwazah

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

1) This journal publishes original research articles, theoretical and methodological papers, and critical literature reviews that explore, but are not limited to, the following areas: - Gender Relations, Equality, and Social Justice in varied political, religious, and cultural contexts. - Family ...