In this paper, the aim is to gain in sight in to the redistribution of responsibilities between mothers and fathers after the decision to separate or death of one of the parents. The study involved 70 subjects, of which 68 were female and two were male, and the average age was between 30 and 35 years. Almost all respondents had sexual intercourse before marriage, and only half of the children were born in maritalunion. In this paper, the most common reason for family separation was the decision to divorce for multiple reasons (psychological and physical violence in the family, his/her new relationship with an other person, poor inter-family relations), with children being given to the mother in almost all cases, while fathers have the right to meet with the child and are obliged to payalimony. The period of family separation is undoubtedly difficult and exhausting for all family members. Therefore, the quality work of the competent institutions in working with separated families is important, as well as pastoral care for them. The greatest responsibility is taken by the parents themselves, who decide how to acceptt he new situation and how the divorce will affect their child.