# Ruben Onsu & Sarwendah custody dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ruben-onsu-sarwendah-house-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-14T10:01:00.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 40. Following the postponed mediation on 12 August, Ruben Onsu provided social media evidence to claim his absence was due to previously scheduled work commitments. Legal experts have noted that Onsu’s chances of winning custody may be limited, as Sarwendah has long acted as the primary caregiver. Furthermore, Sarwendah’s legal team indicated they possess medical evidence regarding Onsu’s health to present in court. On 14 August, Onsu’s counsel, Minola Sebayang, raised objections regarding the leak of confidential information from mediation sessions, stating that specific ‘homework’ assigned by the mediator should have remained private. Sebayang also alleged that Onsu has faced intimidation from Sarwendah via WhatsApp, including threats involving debt collectors and accusations of infidelity. The dispute has expanded to include financial disagreements. Onsu’s legal team claims that child support payments totaling Rp200 million per month have not been paid since December 2026. Consequently, his counsel is preparing to request a legal audit concerning the usage of previously provided child support funds. ## Claims - A hearing on the child custody case between Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu was held at South Jakarta District Court on 6 August 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Lawyer Chris Sam Siwu said all parties have lost because the private matters became public. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sarwendah announced she will not make statements outside the courtroom. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The custody lawsuit between Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu originated after their divorce in 2024. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Public exposure of the Sarwendah‑Ruben Onsu dispute is considered detrimental to the children’s psychological health. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sarwendah clarified that her children were bullied on social‑media platforms, not at school. (single source) - Aditya Gumay denied rumors of Ruben Onsu’s infidelity, saying there is no evidence. (single source) - Aditya Gumay criticized rumors about a mattress purchase for an apartment, saying a hotel or villa would suffice. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Ruben Onsu legal team protests mediation leak and alleges intimidation Legal counsel for Ruben Onsu has protested the leak of private mediation details and alleged intimidation by Sarwendah amidst an ongoing child custody and child support dispute. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-legal-team-protests-mediation-leak-and-alleges-intimidation ### 2026-08-12: Ruben Onsu and Rendy Samuel involved in high-profile custody cases Indonesian celebrities face various legal battles, including Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah's postponed child custody mediation and Rendy Samuel's successful bid for custody of his son. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarwendah-attends-child-custody-mediation-as-ruben-onsu-is-absent ### 2026-08-07: Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu Custody Dispute Escalates Amid Public Exposure Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu’s 2026 custody hearing in Jakarta sparked public fallout; their lawyer says all parties lost, Sarwendah clarifies online bullying, and a friend denies infidelity rumors. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarwendah-and-ruben-onsu-custody-dispute-escalates-amid-public-exposure ### 2026-08-04: Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah's Child Custody Hearing Continues in Jakarta Jakarta court mediation continues in Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah Tan’s child custody case, amid revelations of a hidden third phone number and denial of HIV rumors. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-says-he-feels-like-a-failed-father-amid-ongoing-custody-dispute ### 2026-08-02: Ruben Onsu Faces Custody Battle Amid Infidelity Claims and Health Hoaxes Ruben Onsu battles for child custody as Sarwendah alleges repeated infidelity; a CCTV clip fuels the dispute, and Ruben’s lawyer warns against HIV hoaxes and prepares evidence for the Aug 6 Jakarta court. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-accused-of-repeated-infidelity-by-sarwendah ### 2026-07-29: Ruben Onsu Faces Debt-Collector Rumors, Infidelity Accusations and Custody Clash with Ex Sarwendah Ruben Onsu's lawyer denies debt‑collector rumors, Sarwendah alleges infidelity, and Ruben presents CCTV of fights, later receiving an apology from Sarwendah. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-denies-debt-collector-visit-and-house-auction-rumors ### 2026-07-27: Ruben Onsu Counters Sarwendah's Solo Child Support Plan, Discloses $720,000 Home Renovation Costs Ruben Onsu, via lawyer Minola Sebayang, challenged Sarwendah’s independent child‑support claim and revealed he spent about Rp11.3 bn ($720k) on renovating their former home. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-counters-sarwendahs-solo-child-support-plan-discloses-720000-home-renovation-costs ### 2026-07-22: Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah Continue Child Custody Mediation in Jakarta Court Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah attended a Jakarta court mediation on 22 July 2026 over child custody; the session was postponed to 6 August, with both sides seeking a mutually‑acceptable solution. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-and-sarwendahs-child-custody-mediation-continues-in-jakarta ### 2026-07-20: Ruben Onsu Gathers Evidence as Nanda Persada Cautions Sarwendah and Partner Ruben Onsu readies legal evidence as Nanda Persada warns Sarwendah and Giorgio Antonio to settle; Sarwendah also posts a heartfelt tribute to her late father. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-gathers-evidence-as-nanda-persada-cautions-sarwendah-and-partner ### 2026-07-17: Ruben Onsu Shows Distress Amid Child Custody Conflict with Ex‑wife Sarwendah Ruben Onsu appears subdued and tired amid a child‑custody fight with ex‑wife Sarwendah, according to former manager Nanda Persada, while he continues a demanding work schedule. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-shows-distress-amid-child-custody-conflict-with-exwife-sarwendah ### 2026-07-14: Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah Face First Custody Hearing in Jakarta Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah's custody case began with a July 15 hearing in South Jakarta, focusing on identity checks and mediator appointment; Sarwendah attended, Ruben was represented by lawyers. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-faces-first-custody-hearing-as-singer-bertrand-peto-voices-support ### 2026-07-11: Ruben Onsu readies evidence for child‑custody hearing as meeting with ex‑wife cancelled Ruben Onsu’s lawyer says evidence is ready for the 15 July 2026 custody hearing, while a planned 11 July meeting with ex‑wife Sarwendah was cancelled in favor of court‑mediated talks. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-readies-evidence-for-childcustody-hearing-as-meeting-with-exwife-cancelled ### 2026-07-09: Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah’s custody fight fuels public feud in Indonesia Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah’s custody battle, marked by a public “cong” remark, draws media attention as Indonesia’s child‑protection agency monitors the case and awaits a court ruling. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-and-sarwendahs-custody-fight-fuels-public-feud-in-indonesia ### 2026-07-07: Ruben Onsu Defends Family Legacy Amid Public Criticism and Boycott Allegations Ruben Onsu lauded his brother Jordi’s achievements while urging him to remember modest roots, and his lawyer denied any link to a net‑user boycott of Sarwendah. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-defends-family-legacy-amid-public-criticism-and-boycott-allegations ### 2026-07-04: Ruben Onsu Seeks Custody in Jakarta Court Amid Ongoing Divorce Dispute Ruben Onsu files a Jakarta custody suit against ex‑wife Sarwendah, citing unsafe environment for their children; hearing set for 15 July 2026, with lawyer saying a win won’t strip Sarwendah’s parental rights. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-faces-custody-lawsuit-amid-support-for-sons-musical-debut ### 2026-07-01: Ruben Onsu Files Custody Suit Against Sarwendah Ahead of Mediation Hearing Ruben Onsu sued ex‑wife Sarwendah for child custody; mediation set for 15 July 2026, meeting cancelled, and both sides cite concerns over child welfare and public backlash. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsus-custody-suit-triggers-cancellation-of-planned-meeting-with-sarwendah ### 2026-06-30: Ruben Onsu lauds improved Hajj 2026, files child‑custody suit, studies Qur'an on umrah Ruben Onsu praised the more organized 2026 Hajj service, announced plans to sue for custody of his daughters after returning from umrah, and detailed his daily Qur'an study routine in Madinah. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-lauds-improved-hajj-2026-files-childcustody-suit-studies-quran-on-umrah ### 2026-06-28: Ruben Onsu urges KPAI to investigate Sarwendah over alleged child exploitation Ruben Onsu's team asks Indonesia's child‑protection agency to prioritize an investigation into Sarwendah's alleged use of their children in live‑stream sales, amid a broader custody and financial dispute. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-urges-kpai-to-investigate-sarwendah-over-alleged-child-exploitation ### 2026-06-25: Sarwendah submits custody and maintenance evidence to Indonesia's KPAI Sarwendah and her lawyer submitted evidence to Indonesia's child‑protection commission KPAI over custody and maintenance disputes with Ruben Onsu, urging a quiet resolution for their children. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarwendah-submits-custody-and-maintenance-evidence-to-indonesias-kpai ### 2026-06-22: Ruben Onsu prepares legal action over child custody amid public feud with ex‑wife Sarwendah Ruben Onsu readies a court filing to gain custody of his daughters amid a public feud with ex‑wife Sarwendah, following a viral Umrah airport meeting and consultations with child‑rights agencies. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-warns-against-media-focus-on-exwifes-boyfriend-amid-childcustody-dispute ### 2026-06-20: Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu dispute child custody while denying Rp20 billion loss rumors Sarwendah’s lawyers deny Rp20 billion loss and brand boycott claims, while she and Ruben Onsu clash over a court‑ordered custody schedule. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-and-sarwendah-custody-dispute-escalates-in-jakarta ### 2026-06-16: Ruben Onsu’s education and family feud dominate Indonesian media Indonesian star Ruben Onsu’s schooling and a public feud with Sarwendah, affecting their son Betrand Peto, are widely reported. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsus-education-and-family-feud-dominate-indonesian-media ### 2026-06-15: Ruben Onsu Files Custody Lawsuit Over Child Visitation Dispute Ruben Onsu is filing a custody lawsuit after being blocked from seeing his children, with his lawyer saying evidence is being gathered and filing expected soon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-files-custody-lawsuit-over-child-visitation-dispute ### 2026-06-14: Ruben Onsu moves to file custody lawsuit against Sarwendah Ruben Onsu is preparing a custody lawsuit against ex‑wife Sarwendah, citing missed visitation terms and concerns over their daughters' involvement in public activities with Sarwendah and partner Giorgio Antonio 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-moves-to-file-custody-lawsuit-against-sarwendah ### 2026-06-13: Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah Move Toward Dialogue Over Child Custody Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah have agreed to discuss child custody and alimony after public disputes, with Sarwendah’s team proposing a July meeting and both sides emphasizing the children’s wellbeing. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-singer-bertrand-peto-accuses-sarwendah-family-of-harassment ### 2026-06-11: Indonesian singer Sarwendah faces renewed backlash over apology video Indonesian singer Sarwendah apologized on Instagram after a controversy over a leaked video about child support, sparking new debate over paid supportive comments and criticism of her behavior. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-singer-sarwendah-faces-renewed-backlash-over-apology-video ### 2026-06-11: Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah clash over child‑support payments in Indonesian media Ruben Onsu stopped paying IDR 200 million in child support; Sarwendah says she can earn it on TikTok, sparking a social‑media feud and fortune‑teller predictions about his future. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-and-sarwendah-clash-over-childsupport-payments-in-indonesian-media ### 2026-06-10: Ruben Onsu's child support spending detailed at Rp243 million per month Ruben Onsu pays about Rp243 million monthly for child support, including education, allowances and unrelated items like a birdhouse, driver salary and dog care, yet he struggles to meet promised visitation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsus-child-support-spending-detailed-at-rp243-million-per-month ### 2026-06-10: Ruben Onsu Pursues Custody of Children Over TikTok Live Exposure Ruben Onsu, citing unhealthy TikTok livestreams and alleged outside influence, moves to obtain legal custody of his children from ex‑wife Sarwendah. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-pursues-custody-of-children-over-tiktok-live-exposure ### 2026-06-09: Sarwendah and Giorgio Antonio's livestream hiatus fuels netizen earnings debate Sarwendah and Giorgio Antonio halted livestreams after an apology video, sparking netizen earnings calculations, while a child‑calling‑Giorgio “papah” clip provoked Ruben Onsu’s criticism over their unmarried, 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-influencer-sarwendah-and-partner-giorgio-antonio-face-backlash-over-livestream-hiatus-and ### 2026-06-08: Ruben Onsu's Family Rift Deepens as Son Bertrand Peto Backs Adoptive Father Ruben Onsu and ex‑wife Sarwendah clash over child access, leaving Onsu feeling alienated; adopted son Bertrand Peto publicly backs Onsu and asks the public to stay out of the family dispute. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsus-family-rift-deepens-as-son-bertrand-peto-backs-adoptive-father ### 2026-06-07: Sarwendah and Ruben Onsu's Divorce Fuels Ongoing Public Controversy Over Child Custody and Social Media Fallout Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah's divorce fuels a public feud over child custody, social‑media backlash, and past disputes, including Sarwendah’s removal from Cherrybelle and her business claims. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarwendah-details-cherrybelle-expulsion-as-divorce-dispute-continues ### 2026-06-06: Sarwendah apology video targeted by alleged paid comment scheme in Indonesia A Threads post in June 2026 revealed alleged instructions to pay commenters (Rp 350p) for positive remarks on Sarwendah's apology video, prompting netizen backlash over potential paid‑comment manipulation in ID 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarwendah-apology-video-targeted-by-alleged-paid-comment-scheme-in-indonesia ### 2026-06-05: Sarwendah's apology video draws criticism, Ruben Onsu remains silent Sarwendah posted an Instagram apology video omitting Ruben Onsu’s name, sparking online backlash; Onsu’s lawyer says the video isn’t addressed to him. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarwendahs-apology-video-draws-criticism-ruben-onsu-remains-silent ### 2026-06-05: Sarwendah backlash over paid comments, apologises for live outburst Sarwendah was accused of paying buzzers Rp350 per comment for positive posts, sparking mockery. She later apologized for a live tirade, denying it targeted ex‑husband Ruben Onsu, drawing mixed public reactions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarwendah-backlash-over-paid-comments-apologises-for-live-outburst ### 2026-06-05: Sarwendah apologizes as buzzer‑pay controversy fuels social media debate Sarwendah's June 5 apology video sparked debate over its sincerity and accusations she paid commenters (Rp350p) to post positive remarks, while her ex‑husband's lawyer says it wasn't aimed at him. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sarwendah-faces-online-controversies-over-paid-apology-buzzer-and-live-rant ### 2026-06-04: Ruben Onsu and Sarwendah’s house dispute prompts supportive message from singer Betrank Peto Singer Betrank Peto urged Ruben Onsu to stay healthy and suggested a new home for Sarwendah, seeking to ease their house dispute in Jakarta’s Cilandak area. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-and-sarwendahs-house-dispute-prompts-supportive-message-from-singer-betrank-peto ### 2026-06-03: Ruben Onsu and ex‑wife Sarwendah clash in heated social‑media feud Ruben Onsu and ex‑wife Sarwendah are embroiled in a public feud over custody and alimony, sparking social‑media backlash, support from Lisa Mariana, and scrutiny of Sarwendah’s boyfriend Giorgio Antonio’s CEO‑s 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-intensifies-socialmedia-feud-with-exwife-sarwendah ### 2026-06-02: Ruben Onsu disputes Cilandak house split with ex‑wife Sarwendah Ruben Onsu says the contested Act No. 39 reflects ex‑wife Sarwendah’s wishes and offers her to take over their Cilandak house and mortgage, amid a heated post‑divorce asset dispute. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsu-disputes-cilandak-house-split-with-exwife-sarwendah ### 2026-06-01: Ruben Onsu's house faces foreclosure amid divorce asset dispute with ex‑wife Sarwendah Ruben Onsu’s divorce settlement with Sarwendah assigns child custody to her, but a house they share is under bank foreclosure after Onsu missed payments, risking seizure. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ruben-onsus-house-faces-foreclosure-amid-divorce-asset-dispute-with-exwife-sarwendah --- Cite as: Ruben Onsu & Sarwendah custody dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ruben-onsu-sarwendah-house-dispute