I signed a contract this morning. I would like to know if I have a period of time that I can back out of said contract.

I takes more info to answer this question. You might be thinking of the Home Sales Act, which allows you a 3 day period to back out but it is...

Assaulted At work

This is a common theme in my responses here: ev ery quesiton has a legal answer and a practical answer. Legally, you have a very sound case...

3 questions re both parents deceased in 2009

I would say no, no and you need to exlain more. Before you wonder how to spend the refund check, who will sign a federal/state tax return if your...

What is the time limitation for sueing on a credit card debt in michigan?

Six years. This long link should take you to the michigan statute on this. Understand that this is a time period during which they can sue you for...

Company told judeg a settlement agreement was reached at trial, when it was not.

Did you go to trial on this without a lawyer? Who are the "they" who went to ADR? Seems like you want us to second-guess your lawyer but you...

Am I entitled to any of the proceeds coming from our home.

As a spouse, you have a legal right to property that belongs to the other spouse. Also, your wife added you to the property. And then you paid...

Is a legal separation different from a divorce? Can 2 people be legally separated but not divorced?

Yes - you can do a legal separation but it is not easier or cheaper than getting divorced. The legal process is almost exactly the same as a...

Sure you can -- get the accident report so you know who to sue and sue them in Small Claims Court. This is done in the District Court in the city...

If I write up a year lease for a tenant and my home is foreclosed on before the lease is up am I obligated to the tenant?

This question highlights the divide between the legal and the practical. Legally, you signed an agreement to give these people a place to live for...

A district court incorrectly recorded a speeding ticket which resulted in my license being suspended. Can I sue the court?

I would be surprised if you didn't put this question to your lawyer who striaghtened out your license. I presume you did and he told you you are...