The ongoing property dispute between celebrity couple Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah shows no signs of abating. Their latest point of contention revolves around a house in the Cilandak area, currently occupied by Sarwendah and their children. Sarwendah has reportedly expressed her desire to complete the remaining mortgage payments for the residence, which is understood to be part of their joint marital assets.
Initially, Ruben Onsu, through his lawyer Minola Sebayang, indicated no objection to his former wife’s proposal. “Yes, if she indeed wishes to take over the obligations, she is welcome to do so. After all, it is supposed to be joint property and a joint responsibility,” Minola stated in Kemang, South Jakarta. He further added, “If there are outstanding obligations that you must settle, and you want to take them over as part of what you’re asking for, there’s no issue.”
However, Minola also revealed Ruben Onsu’s underlying concerns, suggesting that Ruben could anticipate Sarwendah’s intentions. Ruben harbors anxieties that Sarwendah might eventually claim the house solely as hers, asserting it is not part of their joint marital assets. His worries extend to how such a claim might influence their children’s perspective of him. The 42-year-old father fears that his children might later believe he had no hand in acquiring or maintaining the house, feeling that he contributed nothing.
To mitigate these concerns and ensure clarity for their children, Minola proposed a clear financial calculation. He suggested that Sarwendah’s legal team should also account for the total amount Ruben Onsu has already disbursed towards the house. This would allow the children to fully understand their father’s significant financial contributions to their home. “That’s why we need a detailed calculation. If it’s eventually to be given to the children, they must understand that while their mother completed the final payments, their father paid from the beginning to the middle. That’s fair, isn’t it?” Minola emphasized.
Should Sarwendah persist in claiming full ownership of the house, Ruben has stipulated that the sum he previously paid towards the mortgage be reimbursed. Minola Sebayang deemed this request entirely reasonable. “But if she intends to claim it solely as her own hard work, without any contribution from Ruben, isn’t it fair for Ruben to ask for his money back?” he concluded, highlighting the equitable nature of the demand.
Following their divorce settlement, Sarwendah chose the Cilandak house as part of her assets, where she and her children reside. Yet, a crucial detail has emerged: the house remains bank collateral for a debt incurred by Ruben Onsu. Furthermore, Sarwendah’s representatives assert that Ruben has not made any mortgage payments for the property since 2024, adding another layer of complexity to this contentious property dispute.
Summary
The property dispute between Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah centers on a residence in Cilandak that currently serves as collateral for a mortgage under Ruben’s name. While Sarwendah intends to take over the remaining mortgage payments, Ruben has requested a refund of his previous financial contributions if she seeks to claim full ownership of the house. This condition aims to ensure that their children remain aware of his past support and financial involvement in acquiring the home.
Legal representatives for Ruben emphasize the need for a transparent financial calculation to establish a fair division of the marital asset. Because Sarwendah reportedly claims that payments have ceased since 2024, Ruben insists that he must be reimbursed for his historical contributions to avoid any misrepresentation of ownership. This demand reflects Ruben’s concerns regarding his children’s perception of his role in their upbringing and financial security.