Submit Marriage Validation, Rizky Febian and Mahalini Choose Not to Attend the Hearing

Kapanlagi.com - Celebrity couple Rizky Febian and Mahalini officially submitted a request for marriage validation at the South Jakarta Religious Court to obtain legal recognition of their marriage. Their attorney, Markus Hadi Tanoto, was present to handle the process as Rizky and Mahalini were unable to attend the first hearing.

Markus explained that Rizky and Mahalini's marriage is actually valid under religious law, but there are technical issues that have prevented the marriage from being officially registered at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA). One of the main issues is related to the change of Mahalini's religious status.

"Let me clarify that Mahalini converted to Islam on May 10. However, the process of changing her religious status on her ID card was not completed at that time," said Markus when met at the South Jakarta Religious Court on Monday (4/11/2024).

1. Change of Religious Status Becomes an Obstacle

Mahalini and Rizky Febian © instagram.com/rizkyfbian

He added that the change of Mahalini's religious status has become one of the administrative obstacles that has delayed the marriage registration at the KUA. Previously, Mahalini's data on her ID card still listed her previous religion.

Markus also emphasized that one of the main purposes of this marriage legalization application is to update Mahalini's religious identity on her ID card, in accordance with her new status as a Muslimah.

"Oh yes, that’s why one of the purposes of this legalization application is to align the change of identity. Later, Mahalini's ID card will change from her previous religion to Islam," Markus explained.

Although not yet registered at the KUA, Markus assured that the marriage of Rizky and Mahalini is still valid according to religious law. They just want to handle the formal endorsement to have a marriage certificate and a new family card, as legal proof of their marriage.

2. Important Validation

This validation process is important so that this couple is legally recognized in Indonesia. This isbat trial also serves as a formal step to ensure their marriage rights are legally protected.

This session is still in the form of an initial examination and document verification. Markus mentioned that the next session will continue next week, with the hope that all necessary administration will be complete.

Validation of marriage in the religious court is a common procedure for couples who have married religiously but have not yet been legally registered. Through this process, Rizky Febian and Mahalini hope to obtain a valid marriage certificate and update their civil documents as a married couple.

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(kpl/aal/phi)