Maintenance Obligations Regulation

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations

Stage: In force, reached 22 Mar 2026
In force: In force since 30 Jan 2009 · CELEX 32009R0004
Procedure: Regulation
Last activity: 24 Jun 2026

2 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Implementing act adopted: Maintenance Regulation - modification of annex X, 24 Jun 2026.

22 Mar 2026
- Implementing act adopted: Maintenance Regulation - modification of annex X
24 Jun 2026
- Implementing act adopted: Maintenance Regulation - modification of annex X

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 adopted.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption
Maintenance Regulation - modification of annex X	Implementing · Regulation	Adopted	Q1 2026

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Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 governs jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of maintenance decisions across EU member states. It applies from 18 June 2011, with provisions on central authorities and forms applying from 18 September 2010.

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