Recently, the topic of divorce has become even more "hot" on social networks: it seems that according to the new law, after a divorce, a man is obliged to buy an apartment for a woman or pay rent. There's even talk that "a man is obligated even if he doesn't have a house in his name."
But in practice, the law is not such a simple, "automatic" rule. The issue is resolved by the court, the circumstances, and the agreement of the parties.
What has been added to the law?
By the law adopted by the Legislative Chamber on January 24, 2025, approved by the Senate on February 21, and signed by the President on April 9, 2025, an additional norm was introduced into the Housing Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This amendment is aimed at strengthening the system of support for families and women.
According to the new norm, when considering a dispute regarding the use of housing in court, the court, based on the agreement of the parties, can choose one of two options:
- placement of a person forcibly admitted to a house at the initiative of the owner in another dwelling belonging to the owner, with adequate conditions;
- or assigning the obligation to pay rent for the rented house to the owner.
Is this an "unconditional obligation" for a man?
No. The claim on social media that "if a man gets divorced, he will definitely buy a house for the woman" is not entirely true.
Because:
- this norm does not automatically apply to every case;
- the decision is made by the court;
- the most important thing is that there is an agreement between the parties.
That is, depending on the circumstances of the case, if the house in which the spouses lived is not in the husband's name, or if the woman and children find themselves in difficult housing situations after the divorce, the court may, by agreement, obligate the homeowner to resolve the issue of another suitable housing or pay the rent.
What does the law want to guarantee?
Through this norm, the state's main goal is one: to ensure that women and children "don't be left on the street" after divorce, and at least guarantee the issue of safe housing.
In particular, it is planned to strengthen social protection in cases where the housing is not in the woman's name, and to resolve disputes through the courts fairly and based on the situation.
Conclusion
The law does not unconditionally obligate a man to provide a woman with housing after the divorce. This issue is considered separately in each case: the court decides, the circumstances are taken into account, and an agreement between the parties is required.
In short, it's easy to believe the "sensation" on the internet, but the text of the law is simple: it's not the same "compulsory" for everyone, but a fair mechanism.
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