Arya Saloka's Response After His Divorce Petition Was Granted by the Religious Court

Kapanlagi.com - The divorce process between Arya Saloka and Putri Anne was officially decided by the court without the presence of the respondent. Throughout the legal proceedings, Putri Anne was said to have never attended a single hearing.

This was revealed directly by Arya Saloka's attorney, Afalah Abdurrahim, when met in the Kemang area, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (28/5/2025). He mentioned that his client's divorce hearing was conducted via e-court and was decided in absentia.

"First, we convey that our principal was not present because this is purely an e-court matter. So, thank God, the divorce petition from Arya Saloka has been granted," said Abdurrahim.

Afalah also confirmed that from the beginning, Putri Anne never attended the divorce hearings. Nevertheless, the panel of judges continued the case because the summons was deemed valid and properly delivered.

"That's correct. Not present and it has also been decided. In that decision, the summons was properly received," he explained.

1. Faster Process

The hearing that proceeded in absentia allowed Arya's legal counsel to encounter no obstacles from the respondent. Afalah stated that there was no defense or response from Putri Anne, thus the process went more quickly.

"The petition was granted for our lawsuit, and after that, it was allowed to declare the divorce by the court or the panel of judges. So now we just have to wait for the next steps if there is no objection," he said.

Afalah believes that the relationship between Arya and Putri Anne is actually still good on a personal level. However, because there was no effort from the respondent to refute or respond, the case was decided according to his client's request.

"However, behind the scenes, we as legal counsel both know that their relationship is actually just fine. The divorce has no defense or counter from the respondent," said Abdurrahim.

2. Not Questioning Child Custody

Arya Saloka © instagram.com/arya.saloka

Although child custody has been awarded to Putri Anne, Arya Saloka is said to not contest this decision. Afalah stated that the facts presented in court and positive law serve as the basis for the court's determination.

"For child custody, as explained by our founding partner, Noverizky, and based on the facts presented in court, child custody has been awarded to Putri Anne," he said.

Regarding the obligation for alimony, no specific demands have been made by Arya Saloka's side. Afalah emphasized that this matter is entirely returned to the personal agreement between the two parties.

"As for alimony, we are not debating that, and we also do not have any petition or pro se regarding alimony. So, all matters of alimony are returned to the parties involved, including our principal," he asserted.

When asked about Arya Saloka's reaction after his divorce petition was granted, Afalah explained that his client is simply trying to accept and respond to everything calmly. Arya is said to not be celebrating this decision.

"Yes, he always prays for the best for this step. So his response is also, who is happy about a divorce, it's impossible," said Afalah.

Although he does not explicitly feel relieved, Arya is said to realize that this legal process must indeed be undertaken. Afalah added that this decision is the only step that can be taken at this time.

"Actually, if you say relieved or not, I can't answer that, but to our knowledge, this legal step may indeed be the only path that must be taken," he concluded.

(kpl/aal/phi)