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In each case that follows, you be the judge.24. AlimonyFrancis and June Connor were divorced. Although Francis was permanently and totally disabledand unable to support himself, the court ordered him to turn over his half of their house to June asalimony. Francis appealed the decision and asked the appellate court to order June to pay himalimony. Should the appellate court reverse the lower court’s decision? Why or why not?Connor v. Connor, 372 So.2d 130 (FL).25. Custody RightsPrior to their divorce, Tammy and John Tropea entered into a child custody agreement thatwas made part of the divorce judgment. Tammy was to have sole custody of their children,and John was granted visitation on holidays and “at least three days of each week.” The judgmentbarred the parties from relocating outside of their home county of Onondaga, New York,without court approval. A year later, Tammy asked the court for permission to relocate withthe children to the Schenectady area, which is over two hours away. She planned to marry anarchitect who had an established firm there. She stated that she was willing to cooperate in aliberal visitation schedule that would afford John frequent contact with his children. Shewould also drive the children to and from their father’s home. In awarding custody, what doesthe court attempt to determine?Tropea v. Tropea, 665 N.E.2d 145 (NY).Transfer of PropertyIn Section 32.2, you were introduced to the differentproperty laws in community and non-communitystates. Using the Internet, research and outline theprocess of transferring property ownership of realproperty in community property states. Then outlinethe process of transferring property ownership ofreal property in non-community property states.Connect26. In community property states, can propertyacquired during marriage be transferredwithout the consent of both spouses? Why orwhy not?27. In non-community property states, how isproperty transferred after a marriage ends indivorce?28. Predict Should the government make itdifficult to get a divorce? Why or why not?29. Connect What do you think couples cando before they are married to reduce theirchances of a divorce?30. Question Why do you think the groundsfor divorce are different in each state?31. Respond Do you think it is right thatemployers can withhold money fromemployees’ paychecks for child support?Chapter 32: Divorce and Its Legal Consequences 709