FULFILLING CHILDREN'S RIGHTS THROUGH POST-DIVORCE RELATIONSHIPS: An Investigation from Bima

Abstract

This article sheds light on the fulfillment of children's rights after divorce. The fulfillment of children's rights is explained by examining the relationships built by divorced parents. To collect data, interviews were conducted with divorced couples who have children. Taking place in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara, this article identifies at least three patterns of post-divorce parental relationships: (1) the relationship built by both ex-spouses, (2) the relationship built by only one of them, and (3) the relationship that is not built by both ex-spouses. It is arguable to say that the relationship built by both ex-spouses is the best for fulfilling the rights of the child. Conversely, the last type of relationship is mostly ineffective in many cases.