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Unless the parties agree otherwise, alimony terminates: (1) on the death
of either party; (2) on the recipient’s marriage; (3) if the Court finds
termination is necessary to avoid a harsh and inequitable result; or (4)
on a date specified by the Court or by the parties’ written Agreement.
If alimony is awarded by the Court, keep in mind that it is modifiable
upon request of either party, based on a material change in
circumstances, until the termination date specified by the Court.
The Maryland Court of Appeals held that alimony under a parties’ written
Separation Agreement terminated upon the recipient party’s remarriage,
even though the Agreement did not specifically provide for termination
of alimony upon the recipient party’s remarriage.
Therefore, if parties intend to agree for alimony to continue after the
remarriage of the recipient, it must be specifically stated in their
Agreement.
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