Yes they do
The people whom they represent.
Yes, you should always have a lawyer represent you in court. If you cannot afford one, the state will provide one for you.
Yes, they can represent you in another state. That is one advantage of using a lawyer there rather than locally.
Yes, as long as the sibling is comfortable with that arrangement.
Yes, in West Virginia, a family member who is a lawyer can represent another family member in family court as long as they are licensed to practice law in the state and do not have a conflict of interest. It is important to disclose the relationship to the court and ensure that the lawyer can provide unbiased representation.
A US Senator represents all citizens of their respective state.
If he needs one. There's a famous legal aphorism that "a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client." (Meaning: it's foolish to represent yourself; hire another lawyer to represent you.)
It definitely depends on the state what the complete price of an adoption would be. It also depends on if you choose to go with a lawyer to represent you, to go with an agency to find the child etc. A great non lawyer service can assist you in finding out your state requirements.
The most valuable parts of your lawyer are their familiarity with the local rules, judges, and courts. With that in mind (and ignoring that a WV attorney may not be allowed to represent you in Kentucky), get a lawyer where you are being charged.
Absolutely. Attorneys are not biased because you may owe another money. Now the attorney whom you owe money too may refuse to represent you until all monies are paid and you place a retainer.
Yes.
no.