If I received an underage drinking while 17, does it show up on my record when I turn 18?

Yes, it will. You want to talk to an attorney (or at minimum the prosecutor) this can also cost you your drivers license. Some counties have...

Do I have a case?

you need to post this in Illinois as it is their standards and courts that would make the determination.

In Wisconsin, is it better (for tax purposes) to pay "Maintenance & Child Support" or a combined "Family Support"?

depends on way too many factors to answer in this forum. An attorney needs to look at all your financial data to determine which is best for you.

Can i still fight a speeding ticket i got over a year ago

not unless you reopen it and get the prosecutor to do something else

Can my friend who is 17 and has been adopted move out of her parents house at that age and go live with a friend/

Not legally and not without permission. She could be called in as a runaway and the police would try to return her to her parents. Also the...

Should I sign a work contract with my attorney that details rates and responsibilities etc?

Most attorneys always do them and should always be done if the fees will be more than 1000.

How should I go about getting a power of attorney?

you want an attorney to make sure things are done correctly. They can be done for a few hundred dollars at most.

My brother had Durable POA while my father was alive. He used fathers funds for personal use. I have his responses to questions.

yes, he can be sued but does he have the money to get back? This should be reported to the police and he can be charged criminally and have to be...

the only way that happens is if the cops test him (or his probation agent) or if you file a motion, a guardian ad litem is appointed and the GAL...

Emancipation of a Minor.

You have to be a resident of the state to take advantage of their laws.