Which disability group of the wife exempts from mobilization?

Ukraine continues to implement measures for the general mobilization of citizens, as martial law has not been lifted and the Russian Federation continues full-scale hostilities throughout the country with the aim of fully occupying it. However, even at this time, citizens liable for military service have the right to a deferral from mobilization. In this informational article, the lawyers of the Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm explain which disability group of a wife's disability exempts her from mobilization during the period of martial law in the country and the entry into force of the new law on mobilization.

What disability group of a wife exempts her from mobilization during martial law in the country?

In Ukraine, from May 18, 2024, the following categories of citizens are not subject to mobilization, namely

1. Persons liable for military service who have an official spouse with existing health problems and disabilities of the first or second group;
2. persons liable for military service who have an official spouse with a disability of the third group, which was established due to the existence of various oncological diseases (cancer of the skin, liver and other organs, the presence of malignant tumors in the human body, etc.), the absence of limbs (limbs), hands (hands), feet (feet), one of the paired organs (lungs, eyes, kidneys, etc.), mental illnesses, etc.

In addition, if a person liable for military service is engaged in constant care of a sick spouse, he or she is also not subject to mobilization for the period of martial law in the country. Thus, the presence of different disability groups (1, 2, and 3) in a spouse entitles a person to a deferment of mobilization.

How can I get a deferment of mobilization if my wife has a disability and what documents may be required for this?

In practice, in order to obtain a deferment of mobilization for the period of martial law, a person liable for military service must apply to the territorial TCC and JVs with a written application for a deferment. The application must be accompanied by a set of documents confirming the legal grounds and the person's right to deferment, namely

• documents confirming the wife's current disability - a certificate from the MSEC, a specialist's opinion, an extract from the medical record of an outpatient (inpatient) patient
• documents confirming family relations - a marriage certificate.

It is worth noting that such an application can be submitted both by mail and in person.

After reviewing this application, a decision will be made to grant or deny a deferment to a person liable for military service. If you still have any questions about the disability groups of your spouse that exempt you from mobilization, you should definitely contact the lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm.

The company's specialists constantly monitor the latest changes to the current Ukrainian legislation, which allows us to provide our clients with only qualified legal support in the field of military law of Ukraine. In addition, we use an individual approach to each case in practice, and therefore all parties will be satisfied with the result of mutual cooperation.

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