Legal Literacy - Shocking news comes from the public figure couple, Member of the Indonesian Parliament Atalia Praratya and her husband, former Governor of West Java Ridwan Kamil. On December 20, 2025, the two underwent divorce mediation out of court with the approval of a judge. This process was attended by a religious court mediator.

“Both have agreed to separate amicably,” said Wenda Aluwi, Ridwan Kamil's attorney, to reporters in Bandung. A similar statement was made by Atalia's attorney, Debi Agusfriansa, who stated that the decision to separate was taken together, including an agreement on child custody.

This case is an important moment to provide legal literacy to the public regarding divorce procedures, especially for public figures who are often in the spotlight.

Profile and Public Context

The public knows this couple as harmonious figures. Ridwan Kamil, a renowned architect who has worked in the political world as Mayor of Bandung and Governor of West Java, has a track record of phenomenal works such as the Al Jabbar Grand Mosque. Meanwhile, Atalia Praratya—affectionately known as "Ibu Cinta" (Mother of Love)"—is known as an activist, founder of Jabar Bergerak, Chair of the West Java Regional Scout Movement, as well as an academic and book author.

From their marriage, the two were blessed with two biological children, the late Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz and Camillia Laetitia Azzahra, and one adopted child, Arkana Aidan Misbach. Their status as role models makes this legal process attract wide attention.