JAKARTA - The famous presenter Ruben Onsu visited the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) office. His presence was accompanied by his lawyer, Minola Sebayang, to report the obstacles he encountered in establishing a relationship with his children after the divorce with Sarwendah.
Ruben explained that the main point of his arrival was purely for the sake of the future and the rights of his children.
"The point is in the child, that's all. Everything related to children's problems, what is the child's right, what is the violation of children's rights, we convey it," said Ruben Onsu in Menteng, Central Jakarta, Monday, June 22.
Ruben's lawyer, Minola Sebayang, emphasized that this visit was a crucial first step before they took legal action.
"The first step we took from the many steps I conveyed was to the KPAI. This is the first step before we move on to the next steps, including the step to file a child custody lawsuit," said Minola.
Minola revealed that there was a violation of a written agreement that had previously been made by both parties.
"In Act 39 there is an agreement, 2 to 3 days a week these children gather with their father. So it's not meeting, but gathering to live together. This is not realized with various reasons and conditions," he explained.
According to Minola, Sarwendah has often made unilateral decisions regarding the child without involving Ruben at all.
"It should be conveyed and discussed by both parties. But so far it hasn't. The one who makes decisions without discussion is always S (Sarwendah) and Ruben must follow," added Minola.
Ruben's party felt that the child's basic rights to receive equal affection from both parents had been ignored.
"Although there has been a divorce between father and mother, there is no ex-father and no ex-mother. Children must still have the right to be able to gather without hindrance with their father," said Minola again.
In addition to the problem of gathering time, Minola also highlighted the existence of opinion-carrying which makes children seem reluctant to meet their father.
"Don't spread it around. This is a parent, a father, who wants to get the right to meet his child to talk about things that want to embarrass his father. Where is the logic of us?" he said.
Minola confirmed that the child custody lawsuit would be filed with the court in the near future.
"This week, if there are no obstacles, we will register (a lawsuit for child custody)," he said.
Ruben himself hopes that this process will run elegantly and prioritize the growth and development of his children.
"The most important thing in resolving this process is everything for the sake of the child. Don't let the child be an object, don't let the child be exploited," said Ruben concluding his statement.
Chairman of the KPAI, Aris Adi Leksono, stated that he would follow up on the report in accordance with the applicable procedures.
"We have SOPs, we have mechanisms for processing complaints. All parties must uphold the basic principles of fulfilling children's rights and protection," concluded Aris.
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