Is a woman entitled to seek divorce from her husband who is righteous but excessively attached to women, hurts her by talking about them, abandons her in bed, constantly leaves the house, and does not share his life with her, especially since he has stated that she remains with him only because of the children? Will she be sinful for seeking divorce, and is she entitled to take her dowry from him and demand that he provide housing for her and her children?

A woman is not entitled to seek divorce merely because her husband marries another, unless she stipulated in the marriage contract that he should not marry another, in which case she has the right to annul the marriage if he does. However, if the husband mistreats her or abandons her without a valid reason, she has the right to seek divorce and is entitled to the rights of a divorced woman, as harm permits seeking divorce, such as abandonment or unjustified beating. Nevertheless, divorce should not be resorted to except after all means of reconciliation have been exhausted, especially when there are children. Maintaining the marital relationship and living together amicably is preferable to separation. The presence of affection and harmony between spouses requires patience, overlooking some matters, and focusing on the good aspects.