You can login to check the status of a Texas child support case using the Office of the Attorney General portal. Unlike a child support order in Minnesota—which is based on a specific calculation—there is no formula for judges to use to setting alimony.Learn how spousal maintenance works in Texas, including legal limits on the amount and duration of alimony, and how to collect or change the payments. This list contains current links to state divorce forms where available. Some states may have additional requirements or restrictions. The calculator is intended to be used to estimate the amount of child support the court may order on a case. For example, if you were married for 10 years, you could only collect alimony for up to five years. So, how do Minnesota courts calculate alimony payments? What factors determine the amount and duration of alimony? What to Expect from the Application.