A home lawyer is a qualified attorney with specific experience in matters related to home and family. A home lawyer may also be referred to as a family lawyer. The areas of the law related to home and family are broad and encompass a wide variety of issues, such as divorce, child support, child custody and visitation rights, paternity, parental rights, grandparent's rights, and the rights of children. A home lawyer may choose to focus on a few specific aspects of family law, or they may cast a wide net and gain legal experience in many different types of issues. A home and family lawyer should be contacted for legal counsel and assistance in the event of a family crisis or dispute, especially when there are children involved.