After Winning a Lawsuit Against His Son, a 97-year-old Man Can Legally Remarry

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Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "Former Indian Police Officer Released After Serving 30 Years", "UN Secretary-General: 'The law of the jungle' has replaced international law", you may read also "12 Mile, a Biopic of Mochtar Kusumaatmadja" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'After Winning a Lawsuit Against His Son, a 97-year-old Man Can Legally Remarry'.

This love story comes from across the border in Singapore. An elderly man won a lawsuit after his biological son tried to prevent him from remarrying. The son believed his father was mentally incompetent, while the grandfather believed he was still healthy and had the right to make his own life choices.[1]

The man was known to have married in 1950 and had three children. However, in 1971, he had an illicit relationship with his secretary, resulting in the birth of another child. Despite this, his wife remained by his side until her death in 2014. Two years after her death, his longtime girlfriend moved in with him. Their relationship had actually lasted for decades. Problems began to arise in 2021, when the grandfather announced plans to officially marry the woman.[2]

Upon hearing the news, his second son filed a lawsuit in family court. He asked the judge to declare his father legally incompetent. The reasoning was that his father was said to be suffering from dementia after a fall in 2017 and was allegedly easily manipulated by his girlfriend. During the trial, medical evidence showed that the 97-year-old did indeed experience some short-term memory loss due to age. However, doctors confirmed that he was still in good enough condition to make important decisions, including those regarding marriage and property.[3] And if you have any legal issue in Indonesia territory, contact us for business inquiry, feel free in 24 hour, we will be glad to assist you. 

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References:

1. "Kisah Cinta Kakek 97 Tahun: Menang Gugatan Lawan Anak Demi Nikah Lagi", wolipop.detik.com, Vina Oktiani, 9 Februari 2026, Diakses pada tanggal 10 Februari 2026, Link: https://wolipop.detik.com/wedding-news/d-8347493/kisah-cinta-kakek-97-tahun-menang-gugatan-lawan-anak-demi-nikah-lagi

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.