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Does the wife deserve legal maintenance if she refused to return to the marital home and filed four divorce cases, all of which she lost, while the husband has filed a case of obedience that has not yet been ruled upon?

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It is not possible to discuss a case that is currently before the judiciary, as the judiciary is the most competent authority to look into disputes, and its ruling is binding and resolves disagreements. In general, a wife's abstention from the marital home without a valid reason constitutes nushuz (disobedience), which forfeits her right to maintenance. A wife does not have the right to prevent her husband from seeing his child, as custody is a right for both spouses as long as the marital relationship exists. It is advisable to seek reconciliation and the intervention of wise people. If this does not bear fruit, consult those with experience regarding divorce or retention. It is also permissible to refrain from divorcing her until she ransoms herself with money.

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