Children Prohibited from Being Witnesses in Andre Taulany's Divorce, Fahmi Bachmid Explains the Legal Logic

Kapanlagi.com - The divorce hearing of comedian Andre Taulany and his wife, Rien Wartia Trigina alias Erin Taulany, heated up again after Erin's side attempted to present their two sons as witnesses. This move instantly triggered Andre Taulany's anger and became a controversy in the public eye.

The effort to make children witnesses in the divorce proceedings of Andre Taulany and Rien Wartia Trigina has drawn sharp criticism. Andre's legal counsel, Fahmi Bachmid, firmly explained the legal basis and logic behind the prohibition of children as witnesses in divorce cases. Andre Taulany also firmly rejected his children being witnesses in his divorce hearing. He felt very disappointed and angry upon learning that his children were involved in this legal process.

1. Explanation of Andre Taulany's Legal Counsel

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According to Fahmi, the main principle in every parental conflict is to protect the child from the negative impacts of their disputes. While providing a statement in the Antasari area, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (6/8/2025), he emphasized that the child's position should be neutral and not burdened.

"Children should not be involved in parental conflicts. Parents can fight among themselves, but children should not be dragged into it, children should not be taken to defend one side or the other," Fahmi asserted.

2. Children Should Not Be Involved in Parental Conflicts

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Fahmi Bachmid explained that legally, especially in divorce cases, biological children have a different position from other witnesses and should not be involved in the evidence presented in court. The attempt to make children witnesses in the divorce process was not only firmly rejected by Andre Taulany's side, but also by the panel of judges presiding over the trial.

"But if it’s a biological child, they should not be involved in household conflicts like this," said Fahmi.

3. Psychological Impact on Children

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Fahmi assesses that forcing a child to testify against one of their parents is a misguided action that is illogical. This can damage the family structure and the psychological well-being of the child itself.

"Why should a child be pitted against their father? This is chaotic if that’s the way of thinking," he said with a tone of astonishment.

The involvement of children in their parents' legal matters, especially divorce, is considered to have a negative psychological impact on children. Fahmi Bachmid emphasizes that children have the right to live freely without pressure to choose sides in their parents' household conflict.

4. Chaotic Legal Logic

According to Fahmi Bachmid, the effort to present children as witnesses in the divorce proceedings of Andre Taulany is deemed a misguided step that lacks a strong legal basis. He questions the legal logic used to force a child to come to court.

Therefore, Fahmi Bachmid appreciates the judge's decision to reject Andre Taulany's children as witnesses. He hopes this incident serves as a lesson for all parties.

"So please, next time don’t bring children into conflict with their parents to choose sides and oppose their own parents. There’s no logic in thinking this way," he concluded.

5. QnA Regarding Andre Taulany's Divorce

Why should children not be witnesses in Andre Taulany's divorce? Children should not be witnesses because it can have a negative impact on their psychology and they should not be involved in their parents' conflict.

What did Fahmi Bachmid say about involving children as witnesses? Fahmi Bachmid stated that the attempt to present children as witnesses is a misguided step and lacks a strong legal basis.

What was the judges' decision regarding children as witnesses? The judges rejected the request to make the children witnesses and ordered them to leave the courtroom.

What is the legal basis for prohibiting children from being witnesses? Legally, biological children are prohibited from being involved in their parents' household conflicts in court.

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