In this thesis, the emphasis is placed on the impact of parental divorce on the child and his adaptation to a new way of life. Also, the thesis highlights numerous risk factors that lead to divorce, as well as moderators that favorably influence the acceptance of this increasingly prevalent situation in families. The aim of the thesis is to show how love, compromise, respect and communication, which are the fundamental determinants of a quality marriage and healthy functioning of the family, help in the child's adaptation to the divorce of their parents, with regard to age and gender. Desirable and undesirable behaviors of parents in relation to their children during the divorce process are highlighted. The thesis emphasizes the child's reactions to parental divorce, possible changes in the child's behavior and development, as well as the ways in which children cope with the problems of parental separation. The goal is also to show acceptable procedures of the stimulating environment that surrounds the child in overcoming problems, as well as providing support to parents. In addition, the approaches to the work of the educational institution, that is, educators, which favorably influence the adaptation of children and parents in new life circumstances, are listed.