Divorce - mou - settlement

Instead of the MOU, you should go for full and final settlement for maintenance, i.e. permanent maintenance/alimony.

Even if she doesn't turn up for final hearing, once settled, in future you will never have to pay her maintenance.

But you should settle the amount of permanent maintenance/alimony after the passing of decree of divorce.

You are the pay master here, settlement should be done as per your terms. Dont pay the price before the decree is passed. Its like digging your own grave.

Never ever do a mistake of giving the money before the second hearing. If she does not turn up at second hearing you stand no where and you mental agony may further prolong. Try to give the money in the court and infront of judge. They may pressurise you alot to give the money ahead of second hearing but don't bend. This is my personal opinion and I am not a lawyer. However,  you understand you case much better and also you know very well that  your wife/ their family members can be trusted or not?