Father of three children: mobilization 2024

The question of whether a father of three can be mobilized is quite common. Such a situation is possible in two cases - when one of the children reaches the age of majority and when the father is in arrears in child support payments for 3 months or more. The team of the Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm specializes in inquiries related to military law. Therefore, clients turn to us for legal support in such matters and receive qualified assistance. In the meantime, let's take a closer look at the topic of mobilization under the updated legislation.

Does living together with children matter?

In order for having three minor children to be grounds for deferment from service in the Armed Forces, you need to support them. Cohabitation in this case does not matter. That is why the answer to the question of whether having three children from different marriages is grounds for deferment of service in the Armed Forces is yes. The key is to properly document the fact of maintenance.

The package of documents will vary depending on the situation. So, let's consider the case of a divorced single father living with his children. In this case, you need to provide birth certificates of the children and a court decision according to which the marriage was dissolved and the children's place of residence was determined with the father. If you have a certificate of the father of a large family, this is also a relevant document that should be added to the general package of documentation.

If you do not live with your children, but still support them, you will need a court decision ordering you to pay child support, as well as a certificate from the executive service certifying that you do not have any child support arrears.

Practical risks

We have discussed above how the current legislation addresses this issue. In practice, the situation can be very different. For example, a father with many children is actually supporting his children, but has not prepared proper documentation to confirm this fact. In this case, there is a risk of even receiving a summons. You can also hear about cases of forceful mobilization. Therefore, in view of this, it will be much better to put your documents in order and get the support of professional lawyers when interacting with the TCC. This will minimize risks and eliminate the human factor in the form of abuse of power by officials.

What can we do for you?

The lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm are a team of specialists who are well versed in military law. This includes not only an understanding of the theoretical aspects, but also a deep knowledge of the practice, taking into account the objective context. This is a very important factor, as real-life situations often occur in completely different ways than those provided for by law. Therefore, it is important to be aware of risk trends and how they can be minimized.

We offer our clients the following services in this area of law:

• consulting that will answer questions tailored to your specific situation;
• legal support, including physical escort to the TCC;
• representation in court, if you need to protect your rights in this way.

Contact our specialists in military law and mobilization. You will receive an initial consultation that will give you an understanding of how to act so that your rights are not violated and you get the desired result. Fill out the form on the website and our lawyer will contact you shortly.