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Does a triple divorce, issued in a moment of intense anger with the intention of preventing the wife from entering the house, take effect, considering there was a previous divorce five years ago that was not witnessed? And does the wife deserve maintenance and custody in this situation, given that she is pregnant and about to give birth?

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Anger does not prevent the occurrence of divorce unless it reaches a state where the person does not comprehend what he is saying. The phrase "you are divorced" is an explicit statement that enacts divorce, even if the intention was not divorce but rather a threat. Repeating it three times results in three divorces according to the majority of jurists, unless the intention was to confirm the first, in which case it counts as a single divorce. Some scholars are of the opinion that it counts as a single divorce in all cases. The divorce of a pregnant woman takes effect. Witnessing is not required for the divorce to take effect or for the return (reconciliation) to be valid, though it is recommended. Reconciliation occurs through a verbal statement or an action indicating it. The fundamental right of custody for children belongs to the mother unless she remarries. Financial support for the divorced woman is obligatory for the husband if the divorce is revocable or if she is pregnant. The determination of the financial support refers to custom and the husband's capacity. It is advisable to refer to the Sharia court in matters of divorce to resolve disputes, and both spouses should strive to ensure family stability and avoid causes of conflict.

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