Jakarta –
During the first divorce hearing between Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah at the South Jakarta District Court today, both parties were absent. Sarwendah, as the defendant, did not send a representative.
Ruben Onsu was represented by his lawyer, Raga Ginting. If Sarwendah does not attend the second summons, the judges may proceed to decide on the divorce for the couple who got married in 2013.
“Regarding her presence, it is the defendant’s right. If she fails to attend the second summons, the judges will make a decision in her absence or by default,” said Tumpanuli Marbun, the Public Relations of the South Jakarta District Court, to reporters on Tuesday (9/7/2024).
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The judges have re-summoned Sarwendah for the second trial.
“The judges will call back defendant S on Tuesday, July 16, 2024,” said Tumpanuli Marbun.
On the other hand, Raga Ginting, Ruben Onsu’s lawyer, stated that his client is determined to divorce Sarwendah. Ruben Onsu’s side did not provide many details regarding the divorce.
“As for mediation, we are not considering it because we are seeking a separation,” explained Raga Ginting.
Ruben Onsu filed for divorce from Sarwendah at the South Jakarta District Court on June 9, 2024. In the lawsuit, Ruben Onsu only requested the divorce without seeking child custody rights or joint property.
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The Latest Update on Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah’s Divorce Case in Jakarta
In a recent development in the high-profile divorce case between Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah, the first hearing was held at the South Jakarta District Court. However, both parties were conspicuously absent from the proceedings. While Ruben Onsu was represented by his attorney, Sarwendah, the defendant, did not send a representative to the court.
The panel of judges might potentially decide on the divorce for the couple, who tied the knot back in 2013, by default if Sarwendah fails to attend the second summons. Tumpanuli Marbun, the Public Relations Officer of the South Jakarta District Court, stated, “Regarding the issue of her presence, that is the right of the defendant herself. If she does not attend the second summons, the panel of judges will decide the case without her presence or by default.”
Subsequently, the panel of judges has issued another summons for Sarwendah to attend the second trial on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Raga Ginting, Ruben Onsu’s attorney, reaffirmed his client’s intention to proceed with the divorce, stating that they are not seeking mediation and simply wish to separate.
Ruben Onsu officially filed for divorce from Sarwendah at the South Jakarta District Court on June 9, 2024. In his petition, Ruben Onsu only sought the dissolution of the marriage without claiming child custody rights or joint property.
Key Highlights of the Case:
- First divorce hearing held at the South Jakarta District Court.
- Both parties were absent, with Ruben Onsu represented by his attorney.
- Potential default decision on divorce if Sarwendah misses the second summons.
- Ruben Onsu’s side remains firm on pursuing the divorce without mediation.
- No claims for child custody or joint property in the divorce petition.
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Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving divorce case between Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah as the legal proceedings continue.
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