Legal Analysis of the Position of Adopted Children in the Distribution of Joint Property as Viewed from Civil Law
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https://doi.org/10.59890/ijla.v3i4.102Keywords:
Adopted Children, Inheritance Law, Marital Property, Civil Law, Legal StatusAbstract
This study examines the legal status of adopted children in the distribution of marital property under Indonesian civil law. Using a qualitative field approach supported by statutory review and interviews, the research analyzes how civil law positions adopted children in relation to biological heirs. Findings show that although adoption is legally recognized through Staatsblad 1917 No.129, the inheritance rights of adopted children are limited to joint marital property and do not extend to ancestral assets. The study also identifies major obstacles, including weak legal documentation, low public awareness, and frequent disputes among heirs. The research highlights the need for legal harmonization to strengthen protection and ensure certainty in inheritance cases involving adopted children.
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