Is the wife entitled to refuse to sell the apartment and move to a lower standard of living, even if the husband threatens her with divorce?
The husband is obliged to provide his wife with housing befitting her status. The wife must move with her husband to where he resides, as long as the dwelling is suitable. She is not permitted to refuse, even if the new dwelling is less than the previous one, as long as it is suitable. If she refuses, she is considered disobedient (nashiz). However, if the dwelling is not befitting her status, she has the right to refuse to move, and the husband must provide for her maintenance. If they dispute, they should refer their matter to a judge.
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