In Reply to: Very Sensitive posted by Made Gaye on Saturday, 4. November 2006 at 13:27 Bali Time:
Presumably he's Hindu and it's not unreasonable for him to want a traditional Balinese Hindu wedding. And where else but Bali could anyone have this?
But if the property is put in his name, then he'd get a percentage alright in the event of a sale, he'd get 100%! If the property is being put in his name at his request and/or agreement, then I would suspect that, at the very least, he's covering himself in the event of separation and/or divorce, or a possible difference of opinion as to how this asset should be used.
I'm not opposed to mixed marriages. My son has a Balinese wife and she is certainly a good wife to him and a good mother to their son. They have bought a house, which is presumably in her name, but this obviously doesn't worry him at all.
But you are showing concern for your friend. Maybe justified, maybe not, but it's always a good idea to cover your back and this is why she needs to discuss the situation with a notary.