This study finds that legal considerations in marriage dispensation affect child marriage rates in Gorontalo, suggesting preventative action is essential.
Key Points
Child marriage in Gorontalo Province stands at 23.16%, with increasing requests for marriage dispensation each year.
Cases of marriage requests from underage individuals are rising, driven by factors like pregnancy and societal pressure.
A socio-legal approach is used to analyze the role of religious courts and the implications of marriage dispensation regulations.
Stricter legal reviews and commitment to prevention from all parties could help reduce the incidence of child marriage.