What is the religious ruling on divorcing a wife if the husband is an addict and does not provide for her or their children, and he refuses her working despite this being stipulated in the marriage contract?
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A woman is permitted to leave her husband's house out of necessity, such as needing to provide for herself or to seek her rights from a judge. She also has the right to work if it was stipulated in the marriage contract. If her husband divorces her less than three times, he can take her back before her waiting period (iddah) ends. As for the case of an addicted husband, it is advisable to separate from him through divorce or khul', because separating from a husband who is neglectful of God's rights is recommended, and may even become obligatory.
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