La regulación del Reglamento 4/2009 en materia de obligaciones de alimentos: competencia judicial internacional, ley aplicable y reconocimiento y ejecución de sentencias

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.