Analisis Hukum Perbandingan terhadap Pemberian Nafkah Anak Pasca Perceraian di Amerika Serikat dan Indonesia

Mariska Zena Wilona (Universitas Tidar)
Siti Masruroh (Universitas Tidar)
Syifa Afelyna Suryoputri (Universitas Tidar)

Jurnal Hukum Lex Generalis
Vol 7 No 1 (2026): Tema Hukum Internasional

Divorce has significant implications for child welfare, particularly regarding post-divorce child support. In Indonesia, the effectiveness of fulfilling child support remains low because it relies on the obligor’s goodwill and lacks a centralized monitoring mechanism. This study compares child support regulations and factors influencing their effectiveness in Indonesia and the United States. Findings indicate that the United States implements a structured system through Child Support Enforcement (CSE), supported by a central administrative agency and legal enforcement mechanisms, including automatic income withholding. In Indonesia, specific regulations and a dedicated supervisory institution are not yet available, resulting in suboptimal enforcement of child support orders.