Sarwendah’s legal representative has shed light on a crucial agreement made with Ruben Onsu prior to their divorce. This settlement explicitly outlines Ruben Onsu’s responsibility for covering all child maintenance expenses for their children.
This significant detail was revealed by Sarwendah’s lawyer, Abraham Simon. Simon confirmed that the official agreement stipulates Ruben’s commitment to financially support his children right through to their college education.
“Pertaining to living costs, maintenance, and the children’s education up to university, these fall under RO’s responsibility,” Simon stated in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Sunday, May 31.
However, the lawyer asserts that this vital divorce settlement has not been honored as intended. Simon revealed that since late 2025, Ruben Onsu has allegedly ceased fulfilling his financial obligations towards their children.
“In reality, since late 2025 up until currently in 2026, it is our client who has been bearing the costs for the children’s maintenance, school fees, private lessons, and tutoring,” Simon elaborated, detailing the current financial strain on Sarwendah.
He further added, “And if the children fall ill and need to see a doctor, our client even covers those expenses. This has been the case since late 2025 until now.”
Simon strongly contends that Ruben Onsu has violated this formally signed agreement. Despite Ruben having officially endorsed the settlement, the terms regarding child support and financial provisions have reportedly not been met.
“Even the communication prior to the agreement’s signing had established these arrangements, yet in practice, it is our client, Sarwendah, who has been undertaking these responsibilities until today,” Simon emphasized.
Addressing claims from Ruben’s side regarding difficulties in meeting the children, Simon clarified that Sarwendah has never obstructed her ex-husband from seeing their children. According to the lawyer, Sarwendah maintains an open-door policy.
Furthermore, in accordance with the agreement, Sarwendah has not imposed any specific visitation schedule for Ruben Onsu to meet their children. Simon stressed that Ruben is welcome to see his children whenever he wishes, indicating a flexible approach to visitation rights.
Nevertheless, a smooth line of communication between the two parties remains absent. Simon noted that Ruben Onsu has not yet made direct efforts to contact Sarwendah to arrange meetings with his children, despite the flexibility offered.
“Because our client believes that this is a relationship between a father and his children, and a mother and her children, why should specific days be set? It’s simply a matter of communication. If he wants to meet them, he is welcome to come,” Simon explained, highlighting Sarwendah’s perspective on fostering natural parental bonds.
“He can contact the children directly. The agreement itself stipulates extensive opportunities for interaction, whether indirectly via phone or through direct visits. This has all been clearly outlined,” Simon concluded, affirming the established framework for parental interaction.
Summary
Sarwendah’s lawyer, Abraham Simon, revealed that Ruben Onsu had an official agreement to cover all child maintenance and education expenses up to university following their divorce. However, Simon asserts that Ruben Onsu has allegedly ceased fulfilling these financial obligations since late 2025. As a result, Sarwendah has been solely bearing all costs for the children’s maintenance, school fees, private lessons, and medical care since that time.
Despite the alleged financial breach, Sarwendah has not obstructed Ruben from seeing their children and offers flexible visitation without a specific schedule. She believes in open communication for parental interaction. Nevertheless, Simon noted that Ruben Onsu has not yet directly contacted Sarwendah to arrange meetings with their children, despite the established opportunities for interaction.