Five pregnancies, three abortions, two daughters, and contradictory court decisions. Behind this family dispute lies the fate of two children aged 12 and 7. The hardest question: while the mother's actions were examined in court, to what extent were the allegations regarding the father's actions toward the children investigated?
According to Lola Bahodirova's claims, her ex-husband made their daughters drink cognac and walked around naked in front of them. She also stated that she faced pressure and coercion during her previous pregnancies.
One of the most serious allegations is Lola's statement that she was pregnant five times, and in three instances, upon learning that the unborn child was a girl, she underwent abortions.
Of course, these situations are currently the mother's claims. Each of them must be given a legal assessment based on relevant evidence.
At the same time, court documents confirm that Lola Bahodirova was convicted of causing bodily harm to her ex-husband.
However, is this fact alone sufficient to automatically evaluate the mother as a dangerous person for her children?
What conclusion did the appellate court reach?
On April 28, 2026, the court of first instance deprived Lola Bahodirova of parental rights. However, on June 2, the Samarkand regional court canceled this decision.
According to the appellate court, the court of first instance did not fully clarify the circumstances important for the case and did not substantiate its conclusions with sufficient evidence.
The court document stated that there was no evidence confirming that Lola Bahodirova committed a crime against the life or health of her children.
Also, sufficient evidence was not found to prove that her personal behavior was harming the physical or mental health of her daughters, that she treated the children cruelly, or that she insulted them.
Another important aspect is the conclusions No. 25 and 26 of the Inson social services center dated April 21, 2026.
They recommended considering the issue of deprivation of parental rights. However, the appellate court did not consider such conclusions to be sufficient evidence on their own.
Now the main question — have the allegations against the father been investigated?
If the issues of the mother's attitude toward the children, her personal behavior, and their safety were evaluated based on evidence, then shouldn't the serious allegations regarding the father's actions be studied based on these same criteria?
In particular:
— has the allegation that he made his daughters drink alcoholic beverages, specifically cognac, been investigated?
— has the environment where the children live with their father been impartially studied?
— have conclusions from relevant specialists regarding their psychological and physical condition been obtained?
— have the conditions created by the father and mother for the children been evaluated based on the same criteria?
— who spoke with the children, and in what manner?
These questions are especially important because this is not about a simple family dispute, but about where and with whom two minor children are going to live.
Not "what did the child say?", but "did they say it freely?"
The issue of the children's opinion is also of special importance in the case.
According to the mother, the daughters expressed that they love her, but chose to stay with their father. Lola Bahodirova claims that there might have been pressure behind this decision.
This is also currently the mother's statement.
However, in disputes related to children, the mere question of "what did the child say?" is not enough.
Did the child express this opinion freely and independently?
Article 68 of the current Family Code stipulates taking into account the child's opinion on matters concerning their interests.
At the same time, it is noted that the appellate decision on this case was made on June 2, 2026, while the newly revised norm came into force on July 1. Therefore, it must also be legally clarified which edition of the norm was applied in the case.
What changed within 14 days?
The court document states that on April 14, 2026, Lola's claim to take and return the children was rejected.
Only 14 days later — on April 28 — she was deprived of parental rights.
This situation also raises a number of questions:
What changed within 14 days?
Did new evidence appear?
Did the condition of the children change?
Was a new psychological conclusion obtained?
We do not have the full text of the court decision from April 14. Therefore, it is currently impossible to give exact answers to these questions.
However, this chronology shows that all documents of the case must be fully studied.
On one side is a convicted mother. On the other side are serious allegations. And in the middle are two daughters...
It is also incorrect to reduce this case to just two conclusions: "the mother committed a crime" or "the father is guilty."
On one side, there is the court document stating that Lola Bahodirova was convicted of causing bodily harm.
On the other side, there are her serious allegations about domestic violence, pressure during pregnancy, and her ex-husband's actions toward the daughters.
We have no information that some of them have been confirmed by independent evidence yet.
And on the third side are two daughters, aged 12 and 7.
Therefore, the most important issue in this case is not who to acquit or who to blame.
The most important question:
Which environment is safer for the two children, and which decision best suits their interests?
Have the allegations regarding the father's actions been investigated as impartially and fully as the demands placed on the mother?
Were the children's opinions formed freely?
Is their physical and mental safety truly put in first place?
Depriving a father or mother of parental rights is a serious legal measure that directly affects a child's future. Therefore, such a decision should not be made based on assumptions, one-sided conclusions, or unfounded factors, but based on evidence impartially studied regarding both parties and, above all, stemming from the best interests of the children.
Which environment is safe for the two daughters? Will the father's actions also receive a proper legal assessment?
EFFECT.UZ will continue to seek answers to the questions regarding this case and cover the development of events.
Journalist: Nilufar Yoriqulova
