Maintenance for a Woman Who Left Her Marital Home

Question
If a woman leaves her husband's house due to a trivial argument, does she have the right to maintenance, and if she requests a divorce, what rights does she have?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: If a woman leaves her husband's house without a legitimate right, which is the immediate dowry and the lawful home, she is considered disobedient (nashiz) and her maintenance is forfeited. It is not permissible for her to seek divorce for this reason, and if she is divorced, she is entitled to the deferred dowry. And God knows best.
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