The Child Custody Mediation Session for Ruben Onsu is Postponed, Legal Counsel Requests Rescheduling for Next Week

Kapanlagi.com - Ruben Onsu was absent from the mediation process regarding child custody at the South Jakarta District Court. As a result of the plaintiff's absence, the mediation agenda had to be postponed and rescheduled for next week by his legal team, William Rando.

"We have requested the South Jakarta District Court, from the mediator, to be rescheduled for next week. Then we, because we requested for next week, of course our principals, we as the legal counsel and the principals must be present next week because we were the ones who requested the change of date," said William Rando when met at the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday (12/08/2026).

William mentioned that his client respects the court's regulations regarding the obligation for principals to attend. He ensured that Ruben will be present in person at the rescheduled mediation session.

Ruben's legal counsel, William Rando, stated that they have submitted a request to the mediator at the South Jakarta District Court for the mediation to be moved to next week. The request was made along with the notification that the principal could not attend the original schedule.

William emphasized that Ruben respects the court's rules about the obligation of principals to attend mediation. This is the reason his side requested a change of date so that all parties can be present according to the regulations.

According to William, Ruben is scheduled to attend in person at the new session. He added that since it was the plaintiff who requested the date change, the presence of the principal at the next schedule becomes a commitment.

1. The 'Homework' Issue from the Mediator and the Confidentiality of Mediation Materials

In the midst of the postponement, rumors circulated about a specific task or 'homework' that was said to have been given by the mediator judge to both parties. In response to this, William emphasized that the mediation materials are confidential and secret.

"Oh that's just homework from the mediator, only the principals know about it, both Ruben's side and side S, only they both know. Even we, the legal counsel, do not know," explained William Rando.

He also suggested that questions regarding the details of the mediation should be directed to the principals themselves, not the legal counsel. "So if you want to ask, just ask directly to our respective principals. So it should not be asked to the legal counsel like that," he added.

2. Notification to Sarwendah and Next Tuesday's Agenda

William conveyed that Ruben's absence had been previously communicated to the defendant's legal counsel, in this case, Sarwendah. Nevertheless, Sarwendah still attended the court summons according to the original schedule.

"I have informed the defendant's legal counsel that we cannot be present today, neither today nor tomorrow. We have scheduled it for next week," William stated.

The rescheduling is said to take place next Tuesday. All parties hope that the next mediation session can proceed smoothly without technical obstacles. "Yes, those concerned, the principals, must be present. So that's all, friends," he concluded.

(kpl/far/ums)