What are the wife's rights when she requests a divorce due to spousal abuse, given the presence of a child, a list of movables, and a deferred dowry?
If the wife requests divorce due to harm and proves it, the judge rules for divorce, and she is entitled to maintenance and lodging during the (waiting period) (if it is a revocable divorce). Compensation (mut'ah) is recommended according to the majority of scholars, and the full dower (mahr) (including the list of movables and the deferred dower) is due.
The wife has a greater right to the custody of her child as long as she does not marry a non-, and the child's maintenance is obligatory upon the father.
If the wife is unable to prove harm, she can request a divorce or khul' (divorce at the instance of the wife in consideration of a payment) based on their mutual agreement.
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