04.05.04.02. Does the legal system place the responsibility of older parents directly on their offspring (either in the law or specifically in various policies)? | Indonesia
04.05.04.02. Does the legal system place the responsibility of older parents directly on their offspring (either in the law or specifically in various policies)? | Indonesia
17 Apr 2022
Yes, Law no. 1/1974 (article 46) on marriage, states that an adult child is obliged to care for his/her parents and other family members in the vertical family line within his/her capacities if they need his/her help (UU No. 1/1974 Tentang Perkawinan (Law No. 1/1974 on Marriage), 1974).
References:
UU No. 1/1974 tentang Perkawinan (Law No. 1/1974 on Marriage). (1974). (Testimony of Republik Indonesia).