ANALISIS YURIDIS SOSIOLOGIS PERMOHONAN DISPENSASI KAWIN PASCA BERLAKUNYA UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 16 TAHUN 2019 TENTANG PERUBAHAN ATAS UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 1 TAHUN 1974 TENTANG PERKAWINAN (Studi di Pengadilan Agama Situbondo)

This study aims to find out the factors behind the submission of the marriage dispensation application and the judge's consideration in deciding to grant and reject the application after the enactment of Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Marriage. The research method used is a sociological juridical approach with qualitative descriptive data analysis. The results of the study show that the main causes of applying for marriage dispensation include ignorance of the rule of law, out-of-wedlock pregnancies, school dropouts, desire to avoid adultery, and cultural influences that have become habits. In considering the application, the judge is not only guided by the laws and regulations, but also considers the legal postulates, legal facts, and evidence revealed at the trial. The judge's considerations include the completeness of the administration, the benefit of the parties, the existence of marriage obstacles, the level of physical and psychological maturity, the element of coercion, and the ability of the groom-to-be in terms of economics and the responsibility of fostering a household. In addition, the principle of maslahah mursalah is also the basis for legal considerations for judges to ensure that the dispensation granted really brings benefits and prevents harm. The results of this study are expected to be granted for marriage dispensations only for truly urgent reasons, with strict supervision and clear legal limits so as not to be misused as a shortcut to legalize child marriage.