LEGAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR PROTECTING CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AFTER DIVORCE

This article examines the legal, organizational, financial, and psychological aspects of protecting children's rights and legitimate interests following parental divorce. It explores issues arising when parents live separately, including determining the child's place of residence, ensuring financial support, maintaining relationships with both parents, safeguarding access to education, and promoting the child's psychological well-being. The article analyses existing protection mechanisms in light of the national legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and relevant international legal instruments. The scientific novelty of the study lies in proposing an integrated model for protecting children's rights after divorce that combines legal safeguards, financial support, psychological assistance, and inter-agency cooperation. Furthermore, the study develops practical and research-based recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness of measures designed to safeguard children's rights and interests.