This article outlines 10 things you should know about Spousal Maintenance and Spousal Support (often referred to as alimony) in Texas. We help with various support issues and would love to sit down with you and talk about your circumstances and see if there is a need for legal representation.In this article, learn about how spousal maintenance is ordered, the requirements to be eligible for spousal maintenance, and other important information. Either parent, or a legal guardian, can enroll in services whether or not a child support court order exists. All child support forms are categorized and linked below as downloadable files. Select the category you need to see the corresponding forms. If you are thinking of opening a case, or have been named in a child support case, contact us right away. This article is intended to alleviate some of the anxiety that can be created regarding the potential of paying spousal maintenance. In Texas, we don't have alimony we have spousal support. And yes if a person violates the judge's order, they can be jailed.