Article 236. Dissolution of marriage

Dissolution of marriage between citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and foreign citizens or stateless persons, as well as marriage between foreign citizens in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall be effected in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

A citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan, residing outside the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the right to dissolve the marriage with the spouse residing outside the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the courts of the Republic of Uzbekistan, regardless of his/her citizenship.

If, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, dissolution of marriage is allowed in the civil registry offices, the marriage can be dissolved in the diplomatic missions or consular offices of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Dissolution of marriage between citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and foreign citizens or stateless persons, effected outside the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the legislation of the relevant foreign State shall be recognized as valid in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Dissolution of marriage between foreign citizens, effected outside the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan in accordance with the legislation of the relevant foreign State shall be recognized as valid in the Republic of Uzbekistan.