Divorce is, according to the "Aqdas", permissible. But it is discouraged. Both the husband and wife have equal right to ask for divorce, and whenever either of them feels it absolutely essential to do so. Divorce becomes valid even if one of the parties refuses to accept it, and after one year of separation, during which period the husband is under the obligation of providing for his wife and children. (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, dated 6 July 1935; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Preserving Baha’i Marriages)
