Reasons for Divorce Claims of Female Migrant
Workers at the Religious Courts of Ex-Kediri Residency

Reasons for Divorce Claims of Female Migrant
Workers at the Religious Courts of Ex-Kediri Residency

Divorce Claims

This research focuses on understanding the reasons behind divorce claimsmade by female migrant workers at the Religious Courts of ex-KediriResidency. These female workers have obtained permission from theirhusbands to seek employment abroad, and their departure is based on mutualagreement between them and their husband. However, while workingoverseas, these migrant workers file for divorce against their husbands, citing various reasons.This study aims to answer the question of why female migrantworkers file for divorce claims at the Religious Courts of ex-Kediri Residency.The research method employed is qualitative research with a socio-legal, conceptual, and philosophical approach. The results of this study indicate sixreasons for divorce claims among migrant workers at Religious Court ofKediri Residency. Firstly, economic issues play a significant role. Secondly, domestic violence within the marriage is a contributing factor. Thirdly, thirdparty interference from family members and friends is prevalent. Fourthly,misappropriation of funds for indulgent and lavish activities occurs. Fifthly, husbands exhibit irresponsibility or abandonment towards their wives. Lastly,some husbands display laziness and solely rely on their wives' monthly allowance. These phenomena call for efforts to restore the humanistic valuesof Islam, particularly regarding the provision of family livelihood from the perspective of equality and gender justice within migrant workers' families,through the implementation of mubadalah (mutual consultation).

Dr. Khoirul Anam, S.Sy, MHI

Indonesian Journal of Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies (IJIIS)

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