In December 2025, martial law, introduced until February 3, 2026, continues to operate in Ukraine, and with it, mobilization. One of the most sensitive topics in this area remains the postponement of conscription for family reasons. The law contains a number of norms that give citizens the right not to serve, but their application depends on specific conditions, documents, and decisions of authorized bodies.
The mechanism is based on Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine "On Mobilization Training and Mobilization". It defines the circle of persons who may be temporarily exempted from military service due to special family situations. These include large families with three or more minor children; families with a child with a disability or serious illness; single parents, including cases where the mother serves in the Armed Forces; and those raising foster children. The grounds also include caring for seriously ill close relatives or people with disabilities of group I or II, as well as the presence of deceased or missing persons in the family due to hostilities.
At the same time, the law clearly defines the nuances. Caring for an elderly or sick person can be a reason for a deferral only when none of the relatives are able to provide this care. In the case of a wife with a disability of group III, a deferral is possible only if there are special medical indications, which are directly listed in the law. The validity period of the deferral and the package of documents depend on the specific situation - there is no universal deadline.
Since November 2025, the registration procedure has become much simpler. Those subject to military service no longer need to go to the CCC: it is enough to contact the nearest ASN or submit an application through the "Reserve+" application. If the reason corresponds to the list of automatic categories, the system extends the deferral independently, without additional visits to state institutions. However, even automatic status requires initial registration - the right to a deferral must be exercised, otherwise it will not be reflected in the database.
It is important to remember that a change in family circumstances may result in the loss of the deferral. This applies, for example, to situations where the father of three minor children has significant arrears in child support, when the person being cared for has recovered or died, or when the children raised by a single father have reached the age of majority. In such cases, the grounds for the deferral cease to apply and the person may be mobilized.
The system continues to adapt to wartime conditions, and mobilization rules are regularly revised. At the same time, the state maintains a balance between the needs of the army and objective circumstances that prevent individual citizens from serving for family reasons.
