Due to the full-scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine, martial law and general mobilization continue. Men liable for military service from 18 to 60 years old are subject to conscription.. Lawyer of DIXY LEX JSC Elena Biryuch told the Focus publication whether a man who has a wife with a disability can be called up for military service.

The lawyer noted that the issue of deferment from conscription for military service during mobilization is enshrined in Art.. 23 of the Law of Ukraine "

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“Among other grounds, this rule assumes that those liable for military service who have a wife (spouse) from among persons with disabilities and / or one of their parents or parents of a spouse (spouse) from among persons with disabilities are not subject to conscription during mobilization I or.

The expert explained that such persons during mobilization can be called up for service with their consent and only at the place of residence.. She added that in order to defer from conscription, it is necessary to apply with a corresponding application to the territorial recruitment and social support center and attach documents confirming certain articles. 23 of the Law grounds for delay (medical documents, as well as documents to confirm the relevant family ties).

“It should be noted that it is possible to receive a deferment from conscription only until the status of a military man is acquired.. After being enlisted in the personnel of a military unit, you can only submit an application for dismissal from military service,” Biryuch said..

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The lawyer added that in this case it does not matter what kind of disability the wife has..

“If we are talking about a deferment from conscription during mobilization in the event that the second spouse has the status of a person with a disability, then the law does not specify what kind of disability group should be established. Accordingly, the right to a deferment for a person liable for military service also arises when the spouse has the status of a person with a disability of the III group, ”she concluded.

Earlier we wrote whether employees of the housing office can serve a summons to a person liable for military service.