The Effectiveness of Mediation Implementation in Divorce Lawsuit Cases at the Banyuwangi Religious Court

Andre Wahyudi; Muyazin Arifin; Muhammad Arif Fauzi

Authors

Andre Wahyudi Universitas Islam Ibrahimy Banyuwangi Author
Muyazin Arifin Universitas Islam Ibrahimy Banyuwangi Author
Muhammad Arif Fauzi Universitas Islam Ibrahimy Banyuwangi Author

Keywords:

Effectiveness, Mediation, Divorce Lawsuit

Abstract

The increasing number of divorce cases filed by wives at the Banyuwangi Religious Court highlights the importance of mediation as an effort to resolve family disputes by prioritizing reconciliation. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of mediation implementation in divorce lawsuit cases, identify the factors contributing to its failure, and examine it from the perspective of Islamic Family Law. This research employs an empirical legal research method with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through interviews with mediators, documentation studies, and a review of relevant laws, regulations, and literature. The results indicate that the implementation of mediation has complied with Supreme Court Regulation Number 1 of 2016; however, its effectiveness remains relatively low due to factors such as the absence of one of the parties, broken marriage conditions, the dominance of personal ego, and the lack of good faith. Nevertheless, mediation continues to contribute to reducing conflicts and encouraging agreements regarding the legal consequences of divorce. From the perspective of Islamic Family Law, mediation reflects the principle of iṣlāḥ as stated in Qur’an Surah An-Nisa verse 35, which emphasizes reconciliation before divorce. Therefore, the effectiveness of mediation is determined not only by legal regulations and mediator competence but also by the commitment of the parties to achieve reconciliation.

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