Jurnal El-Thawalib
Vol 7, No 5 (2026)

Post Divorce Disputes Among Influencers in Indonesia: Child Custody (Hadhanah), Marital Property, and Digital Assets from the Perspective of Islamic Family Law

Debby Triana Dewi (Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar)
Ulfa Diana (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Oct 2026

Abstract

Divorce involving social media influencers or public figures presents complex challenges in family law, particularly concerning child custody (Hadhanah ), the division of marital property, children's digital privacy, and the evidentiary process involving digital assets and income. This phenomenon can be identified through media reports concerning several public figures, including Clara Shinta and Denny Goestaf, Julia Prastini and Na Daehoon, Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu, Asri Welas and Galiech Ridha Rahardja, and Audi Marissa and Anthony Xie. These reports serve as supporting materials for identifying legal issues rather than as substitutes for facts established by court judgments. This study aims to analyze post-divorce disputes involving influencers from the perspective of Islamic Family Law by integrating child protection, equitable property distribution, and the characteristics of the digital economy. It employs normative legal research based on library research, using statutory, conceptual, and case approaches. The legal materials are analyzed qualitatively through identification, classification, interpretation, and legal analysis. The findings indicate that decisions concerning Hadhanah  must prioritize the best interests of the child, including safety, psychological development, and digital privacy. The division of marital property must consider ownership status, the time and source of acquisition, the contributions of the parties, and reliable supporting evidence. Income from endorsements, content monetization, royalties, and other digital economic activities requires separate examination to determine its legal status. This study proposes an Islamic Family Law analytical framework that integrates child protection and digital economic justice through the principles of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, particularly Hifz Al-Nasl (protection of offspring), Hifz Al-Mal (protection of property), justice, public benefit, and the prevention of harm.

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