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Alimony in Maryland
Maryland courts set the amount and period of alimony after considering twelve listed factors, aiming for a fair and equitable award. Alimony is ordinarily for a set period; the court may award it indefinitely only on specific findings about the requesting spouse’s ability to become self-supporting or an unconscionable disparity in living standards.[1]
Key facts: alimony in Maryland
| How the law sets it | Factors only[1] |
|---|---|
| Key rule | Court weighs 12 listed factors[1] |
| Law last checked | October 26, 2026 |
How it's decided
Court weighs 12 listed factors[1]
Maryland law sets no formula, cap or time limit for alimony, so there's nothing to calculate: the court weighs the factors below.
From the official text
What Maryland law says about alimony
Plain-English summaries of Maryland’s statute and court rules as of the date shown on each, with the quoted text. Not legal advice: laws change and courts apply them case by case.
The statute
Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106
The main alimony statute: the court weighs 12 listed factors.[1]
Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106 · checked October 26, 2026
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“In making the determination, the court shall consider all the factors necessary for a fair and equitable award, including:”
How long it lasts
Indefinite only on specific findings
Indefinite alimony is allowed only if age, illness, infirmity or disability prevents substantial progress toward self-support, or if the spouses’ living standards would remain unconscionably disparate even after reasonable progress.[1]
Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106(c) · checked October 26, 2026
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“The court may award alimony for an indefinite period, if the court finds that:”
How long it lasts
No further alimony after the award period
When the period of an alimony award ends, no further alimony accrues.[1]
Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106(a)(3) · checked October 26, 2026
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“At the conclusion of the period of the award of alimony, no further alimony shall accrue.”
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Questions about alimony in Maryland
Is there an alimony calculator for Maryland?
No. Maryland law doesn't set alimony by formula: maryland courts set the amount and period of alimony after considering twelve listed factors, aiming for a fair and equitable award. Alimony is ordinarily for a set period; the court may award it indefinitely only on specific findings about the requesting spouse’s ability to become self-supporting or an unconscionable disparity in living standards. — Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106[1]
How long does alimony last in Maryland?
Indefinite alimony is allowed only if age, illness, infirmity or disability prevents substantial progress toward self-support, or if the spouses’ living standards would remain unconscionably disparate even after reasonable progress. — Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106(c)[1]
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Sources
Maryland’s statute and court rules, read on the official site, with the date we checked each.