What is the jurisprudential opinion and advice concerning how to deal with a wife who repeatedly asks for divorce and leaves the home with every problem, and tries to prevent her husband from visiting his family, which causes psychological distress to the husband and the children, especially since there are five children and the husband is religiously committed?

The spouses must treat each other with kindness and each fulfill the rights of the other. Marital problems are natural and should be resolved with deliberation and dialogue without resorting to divorce if possible. It is not permissible for the wife to seek divorce except for a legitimate reason. Her leaving the house without permission is an act of disobedience and defiance (nushooz). It is recommended to seek Allah's help and advise the wife, and for wise people to intervene to reconcile. If reconciliation is impossible and the wife's situation improves, then praise be to Allah. Otherwise, divorce may be better if cohabitation becomes impossible and its benefit outweighs its harm, as marriage may then become pure mischief and harm. Disputes should be avoided in front of children due to their negative effects on them.