The council Regulation (ec) 4/2009 in matters relating to maintenance obligations: international jurisdiction, applicable law and recognition and enforcement of decisions.

Abstract

This article analyzes the content of the Council Regulation (EC) nº 4/2009 of 18 december 2008, on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations. It is the first instrument that provides an overall response to all the questions arises from the perspective of the Private international law, regarding maintenance obligations. Reflecting on the essential aspects allows an assessment of its complex regulation.