What is the ruling regarding a wife who left her husband's home and refused to apologize after he insulted her, preferring to stay with her family along with her three children, and what are the legitimate rights of the spouses in the event of a divorce due to her stance and that of her family?

A wife who insults her husband is considered disobedient (nashiz), and the remedy for her disobedience is outlined in Islamic law. It is not permissible for the wife's family to take her with them without the husband's consent, unless he grants her the choice. A disobedient wife forfeits her maintenance (nafaqa) during the period of her disobedience, unless she is pregnant. She is entitled to her dower (mahr) if divorced, and to the custody of her children as long as she does not remarry. Reconciliation between the spouses is advised as much as possible to avoid the dispersal of the children.