Is a wife entitled to leave her husband's home due to ill-treatment from his family and the husband's lack of understanding of her needs?
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It is the wife's right for the husband to provide her with an independent dwelling. He is not permitted to force her to live with his family, because her having a separate dwelling where she feels secure for herself and her property is her right. This is the view of the majority of jurists. The wife should discuss with her husband to provide her with an independent dwelling. If the husband is unable to provide it, and the wife agrees to live with his family amicably, then that is good. Otherwise, an arbiter from his family and an arbiter from her family should intervene to reconcile them.
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