Juridical Review of Divorce Lawsuits Due to Addiction to Playing Online Games (Decision Study Number.52/Pdt.G/2023/PN.Tjk)

Abstract

In fact, online game addiction does not only cause problems with work, social life, academics and health. However, online game addiction can be a trigger for divorce. The purpose of this research is to determine the factors that cause divorce due to online game addiction (Study Decision Number. 52/Pdt.G/2023/PN Tjk) and to find out and examine the judge's considerations in resolving divorce cases due to online game addiction based on Study Decision Number . 52/Pdt.G/2023/PN Tjk. The problem approach that will be used in this research is a normative juridical approach and an empirical approach. The results of the research state that the factors that cause divorce due to addiction to playing online games are frequent arguments between husband and wife because the husband only focuses on playing online games and ignores his wife, neglects his obligations as head of the household and does not provide physical and spiritual support, this causes quarrel between husband and wife which resulted in divorce and the judge's consideration of divorce caused by addiction to playing online games is based on Article 39 Paragraph (2) of Law Number 1 of 1974 as amended by Law Number 16 of 2019, Article 19 letter (f ) Government Regulation Number 9 of 1975 which confirms that one of the reasons for divorce is continuous disagreements and quarrels between husband and wife and there is no longer any hope of getting back together.