Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce

Jilly Sekale Latusawaule; Barzah Latupono; Muchtar Anshary Hamid Labetubun

doi:10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245

Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce

Jilly Sekale Latusawaule⁽¹⁾, Barzah Latupono⁽²⁾, Muchtar Anshary Hamid Labetubun⁽³⁾

(1) Faculty of Law, Universitas Pattimura, Ambon, Indonesia
(2) Faculty of Law, Universitas Pattimura, Ambon, Indonesia
(3) Faculty of Law, Universitas Pattimura, Ambon, Indonesia

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Abstract

Introduction: This study analyzes the distribution of royalties on songs created by husbands after divorce as a form of joint property in marriage. This issue is significant in Indonesia, considering that royalties are included as Intellectual Property Rights that can provide economic value for divorced couples, but are not yet fully protected and often trigger legal disputes.

Purposes of the Research: This study aims to explain the mechanism for the distribution of royalties from songs created by a husband after divorce as joint property and the legal consequences for wives who do not receive these royalties.

Methods of the Research: This study uses a normative legal research method with a statutory and conceptual approach. The analysis was conducted based on Law Number 1 of 1974 in conjunction with Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Marriage, Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright, and Government Regulation Number 56 of 2021 concerning the management of royalties for song and/or music creations.

Findings of the Research: The results of this study reveal that royalties for songs created by the husband obtained during the marriage are included in joint assets that must be divided fairly in accordance with Article 35 and Article 37 of the Marriage Law. A wife who does not receive her share can file a lawsuit to obtain legal protection for the royalties. This division can also be carried out through deliberation, mediation, or court decisions to ensure justice for both parties.

Keywords

Royalties; Copyright; Joint Property.

DOI

10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245

Published

2026-01-31

How To Cite

APA: Latusawaule, J.S., Latupono, B., & Labetubun, M.A. (2026). Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce. TATOHI: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum, 5(11), 516-528. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245.

IEEE: J.S. Latusawaule, B. Latupono, and M.A. Labetubun, "Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce", TATOHI J. Ilmu Huk., vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 516-528, Jan. 2026. Accessed on: Feb. 9, 2026. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245

Harvard: Latusawaule, J.S., Latupono, B., and Labetubun, M.A., (2026). "Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce". TATOHI: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum, Volume 5(11), pp. 516-528. [Online]. Available DOI: https://doi.org/10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245 (Accessed on: 9 February 2026)

Chicago: Latusawaule, Jilly Sekale, Barzah Latupono, and Muchtar Anshary Hamid Labetubun. "Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce." TATOHI: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum 5, no. 11 (January 31, 2026): 516-528. Accessed February 9, 2026. doi:10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245

Vancouver: Latusawaule JS, Latupono B, Labetubun MA. Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce. TATOHI J. Ilmu Huk. [Internet]. 2026 Jan 31 [cited 2026 Feb 9];5(11):516-528. Available from: https://doi.org/10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245

MLA 8th: Latusawaule, Jilly Sekale, Barzah Latupono, and Muchtar Anshary Hamid Labetubun. "Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce." TATOHI: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum, vol. 5, no. 11, 31 Jan. 2026, pp. 516-528, doi:10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

BibTeX:

@article{TATOHI3245,
		author = {Jilly Latusawaule and Barzah Latupono and Muchtar Labetubun},
		title = {Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce},
		journal = {TATOHI: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum},
		volume = {5},
		number = {11},
		year = {2026},
		keywords = {Royalties; Copyright; Joint Property.},
		abstract = {Introduction: This study analyzes the distribution of royalties on songs created by husbands after divorce as a form of joint property in marriage. This issue is significant in Indonesia, considering that royalties are included as Intellectual Property Rights that can provide economic value for divorced couples, but are not yet fully protected and often trigger legal disputes.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to explain the mechanism for the distribution of royalties from songs created by a husband after divorce as joint property and the legal consequences for wives who do not receive these royalties.Methods of the Research: This study uses a normative legal research method with a statutory and conceptual approach. The analysis was conducted based on Law Number 1 of 1974 in conjunction with Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Marriage, Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright, and Government Regulation Number 56 of 2021 concerning the management of royalties for song and/or music creations.Findings of the Research: The results of this study reveal that royalties for songs created by the husband obtained during the marriage are included in joint assets that must be divided fairly in accordance with Article 35 and Article 37 of the Marriage Law. A wife who does not receive her share can file a lawsuit to obtain legal protection for the royalties. This division can also be carried out through deliberation, mediation, or court decisions to ensure justice for both parties.},
				issn = {2775-619X},		pages = {516--528}			doi = {10.47268/tatohi.v5i11.3245},
				url = {https://fhukum.unpatti.ac.id/jurnal/tatohi/article/view/3245}
		}

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1.	Title	Title of document	Distribution of Royalties for Songs Created by Husband After Divorce

2.	Creator	Author's name, affiliation, country	Jilly Sekale Latusawaule; Faculty of Law, Universitas Pattimura, Ambon; Indonesia

2.	Creator	Author's name, affiliation, country	Barzah Latupono; Faculty of Law, Universitas Pattimura, Ambon; Indonesia

2.	Creator	Author's name, affiliation, country	Muchtar Anshary Hamid Labetubun; Faculty of Law, Universitas Pattimura, Ambon; Indonesia

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3.	Subject	Keyword(s)	Royalties; Copyright; Joint Property.

4.	Description	Abstract	Introduction: This study analyzes the distribution of royalties on songs created by husbands after divorce as a form of joint property in marriage. This issue is significant in Indonesia, considering that royalties are included as Intellectual Property Rights that can provide economic value for divorced couples, but are not yet fully protected and often trigger legal disputes.Purposes of the Research: This study aims to explain the mechanism for the distribution of royalties from songs created by a husband after divorce as joint property and the legal consequences for wives who do not receive these royalties.Methods of the Research: This study uses a normative legal research method with a statutory and conceptual approach. The analysis was conducted based on Law Number 1 of 1974 in conjunction with Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Marriage, Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright, and Government Regulation Number 56 of 2021 concerning the management of royalties for song and/or music creations.Findings of the Research: The results of this study reveal that royalties for songs created by the husband obtained during the marriage are included in joint assets that must be divided fairly in accordance with Article 35 and Article 37 of the Marriage Law. A wife who does not receive her share can file a lawsuit to obtain legal protection for the royalties. This division can also be carried out through deliberation, mediation, or court decisions to ensure justice for both parties.

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