Senate Bill 1770, also known as House Bill 2584, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, by introducing a new provision regarding divorce proceedings. The bill stipulates that a divorce must not be delayed or stayed due to the pregnancy of one of the parties involved, provided that the court can determine or both parties can agree on two key points: whether the other party is the parent of the unborn child and, if applicable, the entry of an agreed parenting plan and child support order.
This legislation aims to ensure that divorce proceedings can continue without interruption due to pregnancy, thereby promoting efficiency in the legal process. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of addressing divorce matters promptly for the welfare of the parties involved.