Reconceptualization of Marriage Dispensation Provisions In Religious Courts (Solution To Reduce The Number of Early Marriages In Indonesia)

Uswatun Hasanah(1email), Mhd Syahnan(2), Dhiauddin Tanjung(3)


(1) Faculty of Sharia and Law Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary State Islamic University, Padang Sidimpuan, Indonesia
(2) Doctoral Program in Islamic Law, Postgraduate Program at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan, Indonesia
(3) Doctoral Program in Islamic Law, Postgraduate Program at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan, Indonesia
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Abstract


Introduction: In the Marriage Act has been formulated several principles of marriage, one of which is the principle of marriage in terms of age of marriage. In accordance with the provisions, it is confirmed that the age of marriage for men and women is 19 (nineteen) years. Furthermore, if there are irregularities regarding the parties who have not reached the specified age, it is permissible to apply for a marriage dispensation to the Religious Court.

Purposes of the Research: This study aims to determine and analyze the rules of the game in terms of marriage in which to conceptualize the provisions of the marriage dispensation with the aim of reducing early marriage in Indonesia.

Methods of the Research: The research method used is normative legal research with a statute legal approach and a conceptual approach.

Results of the Research: The problem of early marriage is usually included in the category of children where the child is someone who is not yet eighteen years old, including children who are still in the womb. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the physical and spiritual maturity that makes it possible to carry out her duties as a wife and as a mother as well as possible, if it is used as the best benchmark for a daughter to carry out a marriage. in accordance with the circumstances in Indonesia the lowest limit for a girl is 18 years.

Keywords


Marriage; Dispensation; Reconceptualization


DOI


10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1390

Published


2023-06-12

How To Cite


APA: Hasanah, U., Syahnan, M., & Tanjung, D. (2023). Reconceptualization of Marriage Dispensation Provisions In Religious Courts (Solution To Reduce The Number of Early Marriages In Indonesia). SASI, 29(3), 465-478. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1390.
IEEE: U. Hasanah, M. Syahnan, and D. Tanjung, "Reconceptualization of Marriage Dispensation Provisions In Religious Courts (Solution To Reduce The Number of Early Marriages In Indonesia)", SASI, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 465-478, Jun. 2023. Accessed on: Jul. 24, 2025. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1390
Harvard: Hasanah, U., Syahnan, M., and Tanjung, D., (2023). "Reconceptualization of Marriage Dispensation Provisions In Religious Courts (Solution To Reduce The Number of Early Marriages In Indonesia)". SASI, Volume 29(3), pp. 465-478. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1390 (Accessed on: 24 July 2025)
Chicago: Hasanah, Uswatun, Mhd Syahnan, and Dhiauddin Tanjung. "Reconceptualization of Marriage Dispensation Provisions In Religious Courts (Solution To Reduce The Number of Early Marriages In Indonesia)." SASI 29, no. 3 (June 12, 2023): 465-478. Accessed July 24, 2025. doi:10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1390
Vancouver: Hasanah U, Syahnan M, Tanjung D. Reconceptualization of Marriage Dispensation Provisions In Religious Courts (Solution To Reduce The Number of Early Marriages In Indonesia). SASI [Internet]. 2023 Jun 12 [cited 2025 Jul 24];29(3):465-478. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1390
MLA 8th: Hasanah, Uswatun, Mhd Syahnan, and Dhiauddin Tanjung. "Reconceptualization of Marriage Dispensation Provisions In Religious Courts (Solution To Reduce The Number of Early Marriages In Indonesia)." SASI, vol. 29, no. 3, 12 Jun. 2023, pp. 465-478, doi:10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1390. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
BibTeX:
@article{SASI1390,
		author = {Uswatun Hasanah and Mhd Syahnan and Dhiauddin Tanjung},
		title = {Reconceptualization of Marriage Dispensation Provisions In Religious Courts (Solution To Reduce The Number of Early Marriages In Indonesia)},
		journal = {SASI},
		volume = {29},
		number = {3},
		year = {2023},
		keywords = {Marriage; Dispensation; Reconceptualization},
		abstract = {Introduction: In the Marriage Act has been formulated several principles of marriage, one of which is the principle of marriage in terms of age of marriage. In accordance with the provisions, it is confirmed that the age of marriage for men and women is 19 (nineteen) years. Furthermore, if there are irregularities regarding the parties who have not reached the specified age, it is permissible to apply for a marriage dispensation to the Religious Court.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to determine and analyze the rules of the game in terms of marriage in which to conceptualize the provisions of the marriage dispensation with the aim of reducing early marriage in Indonesia.Methods of the Research: The research method used is normative legal research with a statute legal approach and a conceptual approach.Results of the Research: The problem of early marriage is usually included in the category of children where the child is someone who is not yet eighteen years old, including children who are still in the womb. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the physical and spiritual maturity that makes it possible to carry out her duties as a wife and as a mother as well as possible, if it is used as the best benchmark for a daughter to carry out a marriage. in accordance with the circumstances in Indonesia the lowest limit for a girl is 18 years.},
				issn = {2614-2961},		pages = {465--478}			doi = {10.47268/sasi.v29i3.1390},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/sasi/article/view/1390}
		}
		
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4. Description Abstract Introduction: In the Marriage Act has been formulated several principles of marriage, one of which is the principle of marriage in terms of age of marriage. In accordance with the provisions, it is confirmed that the age of marriage for men and women is 19 (nineteen) years. Furthermore, if there are irregularities regarding the parties who have not reached the specified age, it is permissible to apply for a marriage dispensation to the Religious Court.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to determine and analyze the rules of the game in terms of marriage in which to conceptualize the provisions of the marriage dispensation with the aim of reducing early marriage in Indonesia.Methods of the Research: The research method used is normative legal research with a statute legal approach and a conceptual approach.Results of the Research: The problem of early marriage is usually included in the category of children where the child is someone who is not yet eighteen years old, including children who are still in the womb. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the physical and spiritual maturity that makes it possible to carry out her duties as a wife and as a mother as well as possible, if it is used as the best benchmark for a daughter to carry out a marriage. in accordance with the circumstances in Indonesia the lowest limit for a girl is 18 years.
 
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