At the most basic level, alimony depends on one spouse's need for financial support and the other spouse's ability to pay it. Spousal support can be boiled down to these key factors: 1) the requesting spouse's need for financial support and 2) the other spouse's ability to pay it.This list contains current links to state divorce forms where available. Some states may have additional requirements or restrictions. Unlike with child support, Texas doesn't have a formula for calculating spousal maintenance. Texas does not have traditional alimony, and spousal maintenance is hard to obtain. In Texas, however, the law only grants spousal maintenance under specific circumstances. Judges in Washington can award three types of spousal maintenance: temporary support, shortterm maintenance, and longterm maintenance. Judges in Washington can award three types of spousal maintenance: temporary support, shortterm maintenance, and longterm maintenance. Where your former husband lives is completely irrelevant.