What can I do if I sign a settlement in mediation and find out new information of drug use the next day?

The mediated settlement agreement is likely not revocable. Sit down with your attorney and discuss law enforcement/ CPS options.

In the state of Texas, how is child support determined, off past tax returns, or my base pay?

Support will be based on your actual income. https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/cs/calculator/

My name is on a child's birth certificate whom is not mine. Can mom put me on child support without me knowing?

You are smart to be concerned about this. You should have an attorney where the child lives search for any legal filings affecting the child/...

How does my 401k get split ?

Retirement plans are, generally, split at the time of divorce based on the amounts that accrued during the time of the marriage. The spouse taking...

What steps should I take next to claim my mothers insurance policy?

Contact the insurance company. If she made you each beneficiaries then you should each be paid accordingly. If the policy is payable to...

CCan I get my kids back if I was in prison when I sign my right to my mother in law ?

If your rights were terminated then you cannot get them back on your own. Someone with rights to the children would need to file suit to grant you...

How do I choose which parent to live with?

An 18 yo is an adult and may live anywhere he wants, even if support is still being paid.

Courts will not keep a case on their docket (list of cases) indefinitely. If there is no activity on a lawsuit then the court can dismiss the case....

That's not how it works. He will not get anywhere "suing" the judge. He might be able to address some of the conditions within the final decree...

Is it legal for my wife to take my children without my consent?

Generally, without a court order in place, you each have the right to take the children anywhere you want. But you cannot hide the children from...