The aim of this thesis paper was to show the role of school and teachers in child’s adjustment on parents’ divorce. The structure of the paper consists of an introduction, elaboration of the topic by chapters, conclusions and used literature. The main method used was analysis of relevant scientific literature, both domestic and foreign. The second chapter presents different definitions of the term family and the significance of it being the most important social community for a child, but also for the individual. The attention is also drawn on the importance of quality relationships within the family for the appropriate emotional and social development of the child. Furthermore, the notion and the explanation of single-parent families were mentioned. The third chapter deals with the issues of divorce as well as the causes of disagreements that most often occur between partners. The fourth chapter explains the impact of divorce on children, its emotional and social consequences , as well as the behavioral changes that often occur in children in the midst of divorce. The fifth chapter defines school as an educational institution and answers the question whether a parents’ divorce affects child's success in school or not. The sixth chapter explains the importance of the teacher as a figure who can play a major role in helping the child cope and adapt to parental divorce. It also demonstrates various strategies used by teachers when working with children of divorced parents. The seventh chapter emphasizes the role of school and presents the viewpoints of teachers, parents and school counselors on the mutual cooperation so far. Lastly, chapter eight stresses the importance of good teacher-parent cooperation for the well-being of the child.