Is it permissible for me to marry another woman because of my wife's disobedience to me, her violent hitting of my children, and her refusal to listen to advice, given my fear of not being able to be just?

We advise you, dear questioner, to reunite your family, because a man's absence from his home causes corruption, loss for the children, and weakening of family ties.

Your wife leaving without your knowledge and permission is forbidden and constitutes nushuz (rebellion).

Beating your children severely is not permissible, especially at an early age. Disciplinary beating should be light.

Be patient with your wife and remind her of the right of Allah and the right of the husband, and supplicate frequently for her rectification.

There is no blame upon you for marrying a second wife.

Justice between wives is an absolute obligation. If you are not confident in your ability to be just, then do not practice polygyny.

You may refrain from speaking to your wife if you believe that this will lead to her reform. However, your abandonment of your wife while you are far from her will not be effective and may increase her rebellion.