Does the divorced woman have the right to choose the country of residence for her children's custody, given that she insists on the country where the husband works, while the divorced man insists on their original country?
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A divorced woman, during her (waiting period), whether a revocable or an irrevocable divorce, resides in the marital home with her children. After the iddah expires, it is incumbent upon the father to provide housing for his children. The mother may reside with them or waive her right to custody, as it is not obligatory upon her. The country where the children reside is determined by the best interest of the child in custody, whether it is their original country or the father's country; the child's welfare is the determining factor in custody matters.
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