A common question arising from "siri" (unofficial/secret) marriages in Indonesia concerns the division of assets acquired during the union. Individuals are seeking clarity on whether a wife and children in such a marriage retain rights to property if the relationship ends in divorce. “Siri” marriages lack the legal recognition of officially registered ones, creating complexities around financial entitlements. Indonesian law generally prioritizes rights within legally sanctioned marriages, leaving those in informal unions in a precarious position. The question revolves around whether courts will recognize claims to jointly-acquired assets despite the marriage’s lack of official status. Legal experts are debating the extent to which principles of fairness and the welfare of children might influence court decisions in these cases, and whether a long-term “siri” marriage could be viewed differently.