Is a husband's statement to his wife: "If you leave without my permission, then you are divorced" considered a conditional divorce, and does it take effect if he gives her permission to leave at the same time for fear of the divorce occurring?

The phrase "I divorce my wife if..." is considered a conditional divorce, contingent on the wife leaving without permission. Since the husband gave her permission to leave, the divorce did not occur because the condition upon which it was suspended was not met. One must be cautious of problems between spouses, for divorce is not the only solution. Deliberation and wisdom are necessary, and there are ways to address a wife's disobedience. Moreover, mutual respect should prevail between spouses, and each should know the rights of the other.