Is divorce the solution for a wife who is suffering from mistreatment by her husband and his family, lack of mutual respect between the spouses, and the husband's prioritizing of his family over her, especially with a child between them?
A wife has the right to request a divorce if she is harmed by remaining with her husband. However, divorce may not always be the solution. Therefore, it is recommended to be patient and understanding to identify the causes of problems and attempt reconciliation. One of the potential causes of problems is the wife living with her husband's family in the same house. The wife has the right to an independent dwelling and is not obliged to live with her husband's relatives.
The husband must treat his wife with kindness and protect her from the harm caused by his family. As for the husband sleeping in another room, there is no sin in it if he has an excuse, provided he does not neglect his wife's rights. It is preferable for him to sleep with her in the same room to strengthen affection, unless there is an excuse.
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