The Bad Effects Of The Pandemic In Denpasar: Cases Of Divorce Claims Rise Because Of The Economy

Head of the Denpasar Religious Court, Bali, Amanudin

JAKARTA - The head of the Denpasar, Bali Religious Court, Amanudin said, from a number of divorce cases that were tried during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were dominated by economic factors. The pandemic can really hit the harmony of a family.

"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it turns out that it also has the most effect on divorce cases filed by wives to husbands. Because indeed the most are economic reasons," said Amanudin at the Denpasar Religious Court, Friday, November 5. He said that during 2021 there were 520 divorce case at the Denpasar Religious Court.

"Most of the economic factors are due to the pandemic and cannot endure the conditions and choose to be alone rather than survive because of the burden," he said. Compared to before the pandemic, Amanudin said divorce cases tended to be sloping, with the number below 300-500 cases. Despite the pandemic, the divorce lawsuit is still fairly normal. However, the factor that prompted the lawsuit was dominated by the economic situation, in addition to the presence of a third party. "Yes, some of them are divorced, but they are more comfortable with their old partners and because they already have children," he said.

Meanwhile, the dominant areas in filing for divorce include those from North Denpasar and South Denpasar. In addition, filing for divorce is also dominated by immigrants who live in Bali. must match the ID card. The important thing is to be able to show that he is registered here. On average, there are Muslims who are immigrants, yes (filed for divorce)," said Amanudin.