What should a divorced woman do when she suffers from her children's rebellion, their bad manners, and their father's insufficient financial support, and she wishes to marry, while she has four children? Should she hand over all four children to their father, or should she keep the girls and send the boys to him, given her fear for their religious and psychological well-being due to their father's short temper and ignorance of jurisprudential rulings?

The maintenance of poor children is obligatory upon the father, and there is no difference in this regard between a divorced woman and a wife. Neglecting this duty has a negative impact.

If the mother fears corruption for the children or their going beyond her control, there is no sin upon her in sending them to their father, as long as there is no harm to them in that.

It is also permissible for the mother to relinquish her right to custody, even if she does not fear harm to them from remaining with her.

It is advised that the mother first consider the welfare of the children. If their welfare in remaining with her is greater than the harm caused to her by suitors turning away, then it is preferable for them to remain with her.

However, if there is no benefit in their remaining with her, or if the harm is greater, then she should send them to their father.