Married in 2002 left her in 2004 her attorney filed for a divorce that same year

I concur with my colleague. Only two years.

Can my ex ask for alimony when she will end with more money after dividing our assets and properties?

Yes. Alimony is looking at maintaining the standard of living as opposed to asset division.

If there is 50/50 joint physical and legal custody between the parents, can one still ask for child support?

Absolutely. Timeshare is only one factor in calculating support.

I have a seven year old son. I am divorced and share custody. I would like to get a term life insurance policy so that

Have another family member be the beneficiary.

Why am I paying child support to the state if the CP is no longer getting welfare benefits for my child?

Child support arrears perhaps. Request an audit.

Do California courts usually allow one to stop paying alimony if one reaches 65 years old and retires then?

Great question. Whether 70 1/2, 67 or 65 is the age this obligation stops also depends on the facts of your case and the amount of time since the...

What does it mean when a Family Law Judge 'stays' spousal support?

Stay means that you are not currently obligated to pay.

I have started divorce proceedings. Do I need to establish a child custody case?

You can file an RFO at anytime to establish custody and visitation rights.

There are facts missing from your question. Is the other side pushing for radiation therapy? What does the treating physician say? Have you...

How many days to submit the judgment form in default divorce?

Typically a 10 day window is created if the court orders either party to prepare and serve the judgment on the other party.