A child custody lawyer can provide legal counsel and assistance with a number of legal issues related to child custody. The area of law that encompasses child custody is quite broad, and a good attorney should have experience with a variety of custody issues, such as child or spousal abuse, adoption, and legal guardianship, to name a few. In the event of a custody dispute, where one parent seeks to take away custody from another parent, legal counsel is imperative. Also, if abuse is a factor, a child custody lawyer will be able to move a case along quickly in order to remove the child from danger as soon as possible. Child custody cases are among the most emotional and fiercely fought kinds of cases, because there is more at stake than just property or money.