What is the religious ruling on a husband neglecting his wife and not cohabiting with her, and the wife going to her family's house without his permission, and leaving without his approval, and not responding to his repeated attempts at reconciliation, and cutting off communication with his family? And do the husband's rights fall away due to non-cohabitation?

The husband's sexual intercourse with his wife is not a condition for the continuation of the marital relationship. It remains valid unless the husband divorces her, or the judge grants a divorce. However, sexual intercourse is a right of the wife that the husband must fulfill in a manner consistent with her desire and his ability. He is not permitted to abandon it for a period that causes her harm. The wife has the right to seek divorce if she is harmed by her husband's neglect in bed. If he does not divorce her, she may refer the matter to the Sharia judge. The mere fact that the husband abandons his wife does not justify her leaving his house without his permission, unless her departure is for the purpose of seeking redress or demanding her right. Wise individuals should intervene to reconcile the couple, especially when there are children, because divorce can cause severe harm. The default ruling for divorce is prohibition unless there is a need. Disclosing the secrets of marital life to the wife's family is a reprehensible act.