Modification of an Alimony Award in Maryland

In Maryland in order for an award of rehabilitative alimony to be extended the party seeking the extension must show that there will be a harsh and inequitable result if not extended. However a court may extend the alimony award as long as the agreement that establishes alimony doesn't limit the court's ability to modify and if there are circumstances that are not foreseeable or anticipated arise during alimony period that would lead to harsh and inequitable results without an extension of the alimony award. If a party meets these criteria they must petition for a modification within the period which alimony has been awarded. A court may modify the amount of alimony awarded as the circumstances of the situation and justice may require. However upon remarriage a no modification clause will terminate unless there is an explicit statement that this does not terminate upon remarriage.