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Economic Vulnerability of Women after Divorce Towards a Gender Responsive Family Law Policy

Authors
Yulia Hesti1, *, Burhanudin Harahap1, Anjar Sri Ciptorukmi Nugraheni1
1Faculty of Law, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: yuliahesti@student.uns.ac.id
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Yulia Hesti
Available Online 29 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-519-5_47How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Economic Vulnerability; Post-Divorce; Family Law; Gender Responsive Policy
Abstract

The economic vulnerability faced by women after divorce is a critical social and legal issue in Indonesia. Although family law regulates women’s economic rights, including maintenance of the iddah (waiting period), compensation for mut’ah (waiting for temporary dowry), and division of marital assets, the enforcement and realization of these rights are often ineffective. This situation is further exacerbated by entrenched patriarchal norms and the limited availability of gender-sensitive legal mechanisms. This study aims to examine the factors contributing to women’s economic vulnerability after divorce and to compare family law protection practices in several civil law countries, including Tunisia, Morocco, and France, which are recognized as having more effective protection systems. Using a qualitative approach based on comparative analysis, this study identifies weaknesses in the enforcement of court decisions in Indonesia and highlights the urgent need for gender-responsive family law reform and strengthening enforcement mechanisms. Policy recommendations focus on enhancing the role of the state, developing a maintenance guarantee system, and promoting women’s economic and social empowerment. The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference in formulating fairer and more gender-sensitive family law policies, thereby reducing women’s economic vulnerability after divorce in Indonesia.

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Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Law, Economics & good Governance (ICLAW 2025)
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Publication Date
29 December 2025
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978-2-38476-519-5
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2352-5398
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