Paula Verhoeven Appeals divorce Decision; Baim Wong Voices Concerns
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JAKARTA — May 16, 2024 — Paula Verhoeven has launched an appeal against the divorce decision, a pivotal development in her case against Baim Wong. The appeal,filed electronically on April 28,2025,challenges the initial ruling. The news has sparked reactions from the public and reveals complexities within the ongoing proceedings.Further details about the reasons behind the appeal are yet to be disclosed,so stay tuned for updates.
Paula Verhoeven Appeals divorce Decision; Baim Wong Voices Concerns
jakarta – In a new advancement in the publicized divorce case, Paula Verhoeven has officially appealed the divorce decision from Baim Wong. The appeal was submitted electronically to the South Jakarta Religious Court on Monday, April 28, 2025, through her legal counsel, Alvon Kurnia Palma [[1]],[[2]].
The Appeal: A New Chapter
Mr. Palma confirmed the appeal, stating, That today, April 28, 2025, the legal team has declared an electronic appeal at the South Jakarta Religious Court.
He added, The deed of appeal statement electronically has also been received by the legal team. This means that officially the appeal statement has been registered at the South Jakarta Religious Court.
However, the specific reasons for the appeal have not yet been disclosed.
Baim Wong’s Viewpoint
Prior to the appeal, Baim Wong had expressed his hope that Paula Verhoeven would not challenge the court’s verdict. He questioned the necessity of an appeal, stating, I said no need. What’s for?
Mr. Wong also addressed concerns about potential restrictions on Paula Verhoeven’s access to their children, emphasizing his stance on shared parental obligation. Maybe what I fear the most [is] mothers to hate me. Why? I hate the most events that I hear, there are people who don’t allow their mothers to meet their children. That I really hate.
He further stated, I said in front of all of you, I will give custody of this child to Paula.So no need, whatever it is, there is no need to appeal or anything.
Divorce ruling Details
The South Jakarta Religious Court initially granted Baim Wong’s divorce request. H. Suryana, a public relations representative for the court, indicated that the judges considered arguments and facts presented during the trial.
Key points from the initial ruling included:
- The court acknowledged disputes and quarrels within the marriage.
- Evidence suggested the involvement of a third party,identified by the initials NS [[3]].
- Paula Verhoeven was declared nusyuz, a term indicating a wife’s disobedience or neglect of her marital duties.
- Child custody was to be shared, with two weeks allocated to each parent.
- Paula verhoeven was entitled to a 1 billion Rupiah settlement, intended as a provision for life after the divorce.
Legal Definitions
The term nusyuz requires some context. In Islamic family law, which influences Indonesian legal practices, a wife can be deemed nusyuz if she fails to fulfill her marital obligations, such as obedience to her husband or maintaining the household.This determination can impact the divorce settlement and custody arrangements.
