Is there any way a 53 year old woman who was married 24 years could get alimony 5 years after divorce is finalized?

The issue of spousal support was dealt with in your judgment. Unless it was reserved or ordered, you have no right to seek support 5 years later.

If you waived maintenance (alimony) at the time of your divorce, you should have been asked the question or statement stating that you understand that by waiving maintenance you cannot come back into this court or any other court in the future and request maintenance. If you answered "yes," which you probably did b/c you are divorce, then the answer is no, you cannot return to court and request it now. If you were awarded temporary maintenance, for health insurance purposes, then it is determined as to what and how your Judgment for Dissolution was worded when it came to maintenance after the allotted time.