Maryland Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Maryland. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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Educational estimate, not legal advice. Alimony in Maryland is discretionary — actual awards vary widely by judge and circumstances.
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How alimony works in Maryland
Maryland does not use a fixed statutory formula for alimony amounts. Judges weigh statutory factors — length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, age and health, standard of living, and contributions to the marriage. Our calculator uses the AAML guideline formula (30% of payor's income minus 20% of recipient's) that attorneys commonly use for ballpark estimates.
Governing law: Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106 — Strong rehabilitative preference — 12 discretionary factors with no amount formula.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Maryland?
Maryland does not use a fixed statutory formula for alimony amounts. Judges weigh statutory factors — length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning capacity, age and health, standard of living, and contributions to the marriage. Our calculator uses the AAML guideline formula (30% of payor's income minus 20% of recipient's) that attorneys commonly use for ballpark estimates. See Md. Code, Fam. Law § 11-106.
How long does alimony last in Maryland?
Alimony is presumptively rehabilitative for a fixed term; indefinite alimony only where self-support is infeasible or the parties' living standards would be unconscionably disparate (Fam. Law § 11-106(c)).
What types of alimony does Maryland recognize?
Maryland recognizes: pendente lite, rehabilitative, indefinite. Strong rehabilitative preference — 12 discretionary factors with no amount formula.
Is alimony taxable in Maryland?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law (TCJA) makes alimony non-deductible for the payer and non-taxable for the recipient. A few states differ for state income tax — confirm with a tax professional.
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