The consequences of parents splitting up can mean the loss of parental rights, and access to alimony, visitation, and more can be limited due to the legal rights of inheritance and identity. 
Madhara ya kutengana kwa wazazi humaanisha kupoteza haki ya uzazi na matunzo, kumtembelea mtoto na mengi yanaweza kuzuiwa kutokana na haki za urithi na utambulisho kisheria.