<![CDATA[Child custody disputes are one of the issues that frequently arise after divorce. Child custody conflicts are not only related to legal dimensions but are also influenced by psychological, social, and economic aspects that can impact the fulfillment of the child's best interests. Currently, child custody disputes are generally resolved through judicial mechanisms (litigation). However, this procedure is often time-consuming, relatively expensive, and has the potential to exacerbate disputes between the disputing parties. Therefore, a more efficient resolution mechanism oriented toward the protection and welfare of children is needed. This study aims to examine the concept of post-divorce child custody from the perspective of Islamic law and Indonesian positive law, and to analyze the effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution (APS) as a means of resolving child custody conflicts. This study uses a normative legal method with a statutory and conceptual approach. The research data was obtained through a literature review of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, then analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods. The research results indicate that APS, through mediation, negotiation, and conciliation, has a significant potential for resolving child custody disputes peacefully, practically, and economically. However, its implementation still faces various obstacles, such as limited public understanding of non-litigation mechanisms, limited availability of professional mediators, and suboptimal institutional support. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the capacity of mediators, strengthen legal education for the public, and refine regulations to support the optimal implementation of APS in resolving child custody disputes after divorce.]]>
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