PaSiGala (Palu, Sigi, Donggala) Natural Disasters From A Family Law Perspective

Abstract

In September 2018, Central Sulawesi Province, specifically Palu City, Sigi Rgency (collectively referred to as PaSiGala) was ravaged by a series of natural disasters, encompassing earthquakes tsunami, and liquefaction, affecting approximately 1.4 million individuals. This article delves into the repercussions of the PaSiGala natural disasters on family law. The upheaval caused by these  calamities led to widespread displacement, profoundly influencing the domain of family law. Employing the empirical legal research method, this study scrutinizes the manifold impact of PaSiGala disasters on family law , notably in relation to matters such  as child marriage and divorce. Although field data presented conflicting perspectives on the influence of the disasters on child marriage, it is concluded that while  there is suggestive evidence of an increase post-PaSiGala. Such cases were not officially recorded by the Religious Affairs office.