Requirement of employment and location information

(1) As of July 1, 1997, a court, before issuing or modifying an order of support, shall require the parties to file the information required under Section 26B-9-207. (2) If a party fails to provide the information required by Section 26B-9-207, the court shall issue or modify an order upon receipt of a verified representation of employment or source of income for that party based on the best evidence available if: (a) that party has participated in the current proceeding; (b) the notice and service of process requirements of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure have been met if the case is before the court to establish an original order of support; or (c) the notice requirements of Section 26B-9-207 have been met if the case is before the court to modify an existing order. (3) A court may restrict the disclosure of information required by Section 26B-9-207: (a) in accordance with a protective order involving the parties; or (b) if the court has reason to believe that the release of information may result in physical or emotional harm by one party to the other party.