No, you should get divorced first.............

How do we get our stipulation of child custody settlement agreement made legal before the next court date?

I suggest you obtain an attorney to review and if necessary, revise your agreement to ensure it comports to the legal guidelines the court expects...

Looks like you have the dates backward, consequently, I can't be sure, but I think it means the judge signed/granted the divorce and the papers...

You can get divorced. Contact and attorney to help you so you can move on with your life in peace. Good luck!

Can my childs father claim her on him tax returns

This is a point of negotiation and you should have a lawyer help you. If you have primary physical custody, then according to IRS rules, you are...

Must I always keep my ex advised of our child's whereabouts?

No, you don't unless you are ordered by a court to do so. That said, even if there is not court order, you should let him know if you are going...

How can someone give me, a non-relative, child custody in the event that the parents cannot make decisions for the children?

I hope it never happens, too., but your friends are wise to plan ahead just in case. If the worst should occur, you may be appointed temporary...

Unless you've been married less than 6 months, or at least one party has not resided in NY for at least a year, then there is no need to wait to...

I heard that some cases, if spouse earn high income, concedered marital assets until judgement of divorce. Is that correct?

Income earned by a spouse through work or business or other means requiring the active participation of a spouse after the divorce is started is...

It depends upon a lot of facts not stated in your question, but by no means will a downward modification be based solely upon the fact that your...