Pariban marriage is one of the Batak traditional marriage customs that is still maintained in society today. This tradition is considered an ideal form of marriage because it aims to strengthen family relationships, maintain ties between clans, and preserve cultural values passed down from generation to generation. This study aims to analyze the legal position of pariban marriage from the perspective of civil law in Indonesia. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research with a library research approach through collecting data from journals, books, and laws related to customary marriage and civil law. The results of the study show that pariban marriage does not conflict with Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage as amended by Law Number 16 of 2019, because pariban relationships are not categorized as prohibited blood relations in marriage. In addition, pariban marriage remains legally valid as long as it fulfills the applicable marriage requirements and is carried out with the consent of both parties. Therefore, customary law and national law can coexist in regulating the lives of Indonesia’s pluralistic society.
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